The Lockyer and Somerset Independent - 5th June 2024

Valley’s flying pineapples

The sun shined bright for Queensland Day in Gatton on Sunday, 2 June.

At the showgrounds, Lockyer Community Centre welcomed large crowds for some classic fun with a pineapple toss and watermelon eating.

Meanwhile, at Lake Apex Park, local musicians rocked the Spirit of the Valley and billy carts rolled down the racecourse.

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Over the past decade, Able Australia has delivered about 1200 trips a MONTH IN THEWest Moreton region.

Somerset Regional Council Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke estimated that in Somerset,, Able Australia provides transport for 75 older persons, with 30 on a waitlist.

In the swim

Lake Wivenhoe will host up to 450 swimmers, runners and cyclists in October after negotiations between Somerset Regional Council (SRC) and Seqwater were resolved last month.

In its 8 May ordinary meeting, SRC resolved to write to Minister for Water Glenn Butcher and Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick about the Somerset Multi-Sport Event, a modified triathlon event, following onerous requirements put in place by Seqwater.

Initially, Seqwater advised open water swimming would not be allowed in the event, and then later provided conditional approval. STORY PAGE 4 When you don’t have public transport...

50c fare isn’t fair

By Jacob Hayden

How much money will the new 50 cent Translink public transport fare save you?

Announced on 26 May the State Government promise will save commuters thousands of dollars from August, providing they have access to public transport.

Member for Nanango and Shadow Minister for the Cost of Living Deb Frecklington said northern Somerset only has two public transport services, one between Toogoolawah and Ipswich and the other Kilcoy to Caboolture.

“With such restricted options, the majority of the community must rely on their own private transport, or the kindness of friends, family, or

volunteer services when they need to travel to the major centres,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“This announcement is definitely not going to be helping them.” Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said he had not received confirmation routes within his electorate would be included in the trial program.

“In Lockyer, there are 11 rail buses running

from Gatton to Rosewood Monday to Friday and only four on Saturday and three Sunday with the same number returning,” Mr McDonald said.

“In our area of the Somerset region (Lowood and Fernvale) there are only three services.”

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Jake Schimke from Hatton Vale and Mackensie Van-Rompey from Gatton won the adult and junior pineapple toss at Valley Fest,pictured with their awards and Lockyer Community Centre volunteers Annie Lewis and Daniel Cole. Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

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Kilcoy fete helping out

By Jesse Hamilton

Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary volunteers and local community members united for the hospital’s annual fundraising fete on 25 May.

The annual fundraising event raised funds for Kilcoy Hospital patients, staff and family members through a prize raffle and market stall sales.

Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary vice president Denise Modistach said it was amazing to witness the incredible number of local stallholders raising their hand to support the hospital.

“The community do an amazing job,” she said.

“All you’ve got to do is put the call out on Facebook that we need a hand and volunteers for the stalls, and they’ll come in droves.

“We’ve got five of our own stalls here.

“Our bric a brac stall has all the items on display donated by local people.”

Popular stalls included the auxiliary’s bake stall, with biscuits, sweets, jams, and relish to savour.

Kilcoy State High School students helped in the kitchen, baking goods for various stall holders.

Somerset council briefings

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Somerset Regional Council received a briefing from Enervest, prior to its council meeting on 29 May, to inform officers and councillors about a proposed battery energy storage facility at Hazeldean.

Planning and Development director Luke Hannan said the development application was yet to be considered by council.

“Council officers will consider submissions received and complete the assessment of the development application in accordance with the requirements prescribed in council’s planning scheme and the State Government’s Planning Act 2016,” Mr Hannan said.

“Public safety and environmental management are key parts of Council’s assessment and consideration.”

For more information on the development application visit the Development Application Results page on somerset.qld.gov.au

LOWOOD CHILDCARE APPROVED

SRC has conditionally approved a childcare centre for 90places at 31 and 33 Prospect Street, Lowood adjoining the town’s primary school.

Big public housing mess

Good luck with this mess. The non-compliance of the six units in North St Gatton might be remedied with a number of options.

Option A is to use QBuild who, once supplied with a ten digit charge code in the good old days, would have risen to the challenge with cost not unlike being run over by a herd of wounded buffalo. Sadly they don’t do this anymore.

Option B is rummage up contractors who will look at this pile of trouble just waiting for them to arrive, most wisely they will decline the offer.

Option C is to allow a worthwhile cause

to take up the challenge, by running many cake stalls, sausage sizzles and bush dances to bring the units up to spec. Working with those who have high expectations with not much cash can be interesting if done at all.

The harsh reality of running public housing will simply crash any thoughts of doing great with it, for instance: do you have an allocations plan, do you have an allocations policy to decide who is worthy of tenanting?

Public housing is best left to those who do it well.

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Lockyer Council local brief

VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will host a Volunteer Recruitment and Management Workshop later this month with Volunteering Queensland

The events from 5:30pm-9pm will be held on 11 June at the Laidley Sports Complex and on 13 June at Gatton Shire Hall.

REGISTER YOUR DOG

LVRC has issued its annual dog registration renewal notices, with payment due by 26 June.

If your dog has been desexed in the last 12 months, or if you’ve changed address or contact details, please contact council to update your records.

Applications are open for stallholders wanting a site at the Laidley Spring Festival Precinct Markets on 6-7 September. Picture: LVRC

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

LVRC will hand down its 2024-25 Budget at a special meeting on 26 June 2024 at 10am at the Council Chambers in Gatton.

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There are also plenty of additional photos from local events worth checking out.

On Sunday, I attended two Queensland Day events in Gatton - Valley Fest and the Queensland Day Great Billy Cart Challenge.

Both were amazing events with plenty of fun photo opportunities.

If you want to check out the rest of the photos make sure you visit our website. Head on over to tlsindependent.com. au and find out what’s happening in your town as it happens - Jacob Hayden

Somerset Regional Council received a briefing from Enervest, prior to its council meeting on 29 May regarding a proposed battery energy storage facility at Hazeldean.

Picture: SRC

The prize raffle included a pamper pack, quilts and a wine cooler donated by local Kilcoy businesses and people.

Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary President Lesley Warren (right) with vice president Denise Modistach who nursed at Kilcoy Hospital for 45 years. Pictures: JESSE HAMILTON

Stall holder Sharyn Quirk had her home-made crochets on display at the fete.

How much will you save?

By Jacob Hayden

How much money will the new 50 cent Translink public transport fare save you?

The cost-of-living measure was announced by the Queensland Government on Sunday, 26 May and promised existing commuters stood to save thousands of dollars, that is assuming they have access to public transport.

Member for Nanango and Shadow Minister for the Cost of Living Deb Frecklington said northern Somerset only has two public transport services, one between Toogoolawah and Ipswich and the other Kilcoy to Caboolture.

“With such restricted options, the majority of the community must rely on their own private transport, or the kindness of friends, family, or volunteer services when they need to travel to the major centres for medical appointments, or shopping,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“This announcement is definitely not going to be helping them.”

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said he had not received confirmation routes within his electorate would be included in the trial program.

“In Lockyer, there are 11 rail buses running from Gatton to Rosewood Monday to Friday and only four on Saturday and three Sunday with the same number returning,” Mr McDonald said.

“In our area of the Somerset region (Lowood and Fernvale) there are only three services from Lowood to Ipswich via Fernvale each day.

“We are fighting to see these services included in the 50c fare opportunity but have not received confirmation that these routes will be included at this stage.

“We will continue to fight to see these included, but the measure will not assist many of our families who rely on personal travel options or family and friends for transport.”

Mrs Frecklington said the government was forced to take these measures ‘because of their past failures to address the Queensland Cost of Living Crisis’.

“The LNP will support any measure that eases the financial pressures Queensland families are facing under Labor but will also, in contrast to Labor, have a focus on delivering the solutions our growing State needs to ease

Elders have nowhere to go

Able Australia will stop its transport services funded by the Australian Government in Somerset due to inadequate funding.

Able Australia has been providing services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the West Moreton Region, which encompasses Somerset, for the past decade and delivered about 1200 trips monthly.

Somerset Regional Council Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said the withdrawal of the service from Somerset was ‘incredibly disappointing’.

“It is estimated that Able Australia currently provide transport for 75 older persons and have 30 more on their waitlist for this council region,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Most clients use the service weekly for shopping and/or to attend local medical ap-

pointments.”

Services in Somerset will significantly reduce from 1 October 2024.

“Clients are understandably distressed, as community transport enables them to stay in their own homes and access important services,” Cr Brieschke said.

“In addition more than a dozen employees will lose their jobs come October and they will close their Lowood office.”

Council will write to the Minister for Health and Aged Care to express its concern regarding the loss of community transport within Somerset and request urgent additional resources to support community transport in Somerset.

In addition, council will seek a deputation with the Minister in July 2024.

pressure on Queensland families in the longterm too,” Mrs Frecklington said.

The announcement coincides with Able Australia’s plan to stop its transport services funded by the Federal Government in Somer-

cents for a six month period beginning 5

set due to inadequate funding.

Able’s services in Somerset will significantly reduce from 1 October 2024.

The State Government’s 50 cent fare program will begin on 5 August.

It is estimated that Able Australia currently provides transport for 75 older persons and has 30 more on their waitlist for this council region with the service set to cease in October.

Picture: PIXABAY

The Queensland Government announced Translink public transport fares would be slashed to just 50

August.

Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Triathlon dam limit lifted

By Jacob Hayden

Lake Wivenhoe will host up to 450 swimmers, runners and cyclists in October after negotiations between Somerset Regional Council (SRC) and Seqwater were resolved last month.

In its 8 May ordinary meeting, SRC resolved to write to Minister for Water Glenn Butcher and Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick about the Somerset Multi-Sport Event, a modified triathlon event, following onerous requirements put in place by Seqwater.

SRC Corporate and Community Services director Daniel Rowe detailed the negotiations officers made with Seqwater.

Initially, Seqwater advised open water swimming would not be allowed in the event, and then later provided conditional approval for the event.

“The conditional approval of the event limited the event’s total capacity to 450 attendees (including participants, spectators and event staff),” Mr Rowe’s report said.

In its 29 May ordinary meeting, council received further correspondence from Seqwater revising the capacity limit to 450 participants.

“The revised event participant limit ensures a viable outcome for the event achievable,” Mr Rowe said.

“As such, correspondence to the ministers may no longer be required.”

Mayor Jason Wendt applauded the news.

“It’s wonderful to see that we can actually get some traction with that. Hopefully it’s the start of things to come,” he said.

“It’s such an important asset in our region given the 2032 Olympics are coming, so I’m excited for that.”

A Seqwater spokesperson said the organisation looked forward to working with council to deliver a successful triathlon.

“As part of this commitment, we have waived the event site application fee, will have

Seqwater staff on roster that day to support the event, and will provide hydration stations with drinking water for competitors,” they said.

“Seqwater has clarified with council the capacity limit of 450 relates to the maximum competitors.

“The intention of this limit is to manage safety and water quality considerations due to the open water swimming component of the race.

“We’re committed to working with council to explore events and other initiatives in the region, while balancing drinking water quality

and safety requirements.”

The Somerset Multi-Sport Event will proceed with planning and promotion, and is scheduled to be held 12 and 13 October 2024.

Registration for the event is scheduled to open in June.

Rattlers relieved as lights shine at Fernvale once more

By Jesse Hamilton

The light towers at the Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC home fields in Fernvale are shining bright once more following the completion of repairs on 21 May.

The repairs come after a 23 April act of vandalism threatened to derail the club’s 2024 campaign, where vandals cut through electrical cables on several light towers at the ground.

The vandalism prohibited night-time access to the club’s home games and training with vandals pulling aluminium out of the ground, likely seeking copper when drawing out the cords.

BrisbaneValley Rattlers AFC president Graham Smith said the club had remained resilient after the act of destruction and can now host its Friday night blockbusters.

“This means that our senior training under lights is back on, and Friday night games at home are back,” he said

“We have a seniors game coming up on the 7th of June against Coomera that’ll be our first home game since the lights have been fixed.”

“The vandalism meant we had to move the juniors’ training times, and our seniors were training with Ipswich Cats at Amberley.”

Smith said the vandalism had a widespread effect on the Somerset region.

“It has not only affected the sporting clubs,” he said.

“It also affects the community.

“If you’re a ratepayer in the Somerset region, guess who’s paying for the repairs?”

Lowood Police Station Officer in Charge James Bromley said the matter of finding those responsible for the vandalism was still under investigation.

Moving forward to June

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC’s home ground,Fernvale Sports Park,shines brightly once more following repairs on 21 May.

Picture: BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS AFC

The Somerset Multi-Sport Event will proceed with planning and promotion following Seqwater’s revised capacity limit.

Picture: UNSPLASH

Shield appeal turning 60

By Jesse Hamilton

With the demand for their services and support greater than ever, The Salvation Army launched its 60th Red Shield Appeal in the Lockyer Valley on 30 May at a fundraising breakfast function held at Porters Plainland Hotel.

The fundraiser launch fostered community engagement by highlighting volunteering opportunities and encouraging donations while also spotlighting the vital role Salvation Army services have played in the Lockyer Valley.

Lockyer Valley Salvation Army core officer BJ Moulder said Salvos had been providing services unique to the region for more than 130 years and encouraged people to support in anyway they can.

“We’ve seen an increase of people coming through our doors, people who have never come through our doors before who are finding themselves in a real financial difficult situation,” she said.

“For us, it’s a reminder that with our community’s help and generosity, we will need to continue supporting our community and those in need through our Money Care Program and on the ground help through food hampers and financial assistance.”

Across Queensland, the Salvos are aiming to raise $5.7 million and $15,000 in the Lockyer Valley for the Red Shield Appeal, which is now Australia’s largest and longest-running doorknock appeal.

New research conducted by The Salvation Army highlighted the depths of the cost-ofliving crisis, with 94 per cent of respondents saying they are struggling to afford essentials, such as housing, groceries, medical care, and utilities.

The Salvation Army captain Rick Moulder said the numbers were frightening.

“In a lucky country like Australia, individuals and families shouldn’t have to make these sorts of decisions, like choosing whether to

eat, pay rent or send your kids to the doctor,” he said.

“But these are the people the Salvos help every day as we try to give a new beginning to those struggling in our community.

“There are many volunteering opportu-

nities continuing throughout the month of June including collections in shopping centres or other key locations, online fundraising or organising a collection at your workplace, school, or sporting event.

“The Lockyer Valley region needs your support more than ever.”

Business Chamber unites to advance Somerset firms

By Bruce Horrocks

Business proprietors from various sectors in Somerset joined arms as the Somerset Business Chamber was launched at the Esk Grand Hotel on 29 May.

The Somerset Business Chamber is a merger of the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset Business Alliance and aims to provide business owners with valuable advice and insight into different benefits from some of the region’s most experienced business heads.

Somerset Business Chamber president Lee Robinson said the Kilcoy Chamber was formed in 1987 and was re-energised after COVID.

Mr Robinson said the newly formed chamber was seeking to build value for its members and said the goal is to bring the benefits of the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce into the greater Somerset region to get more business involvement.

Mark Wells from Somerset Business Alliance said that the Somerset Alliance was formed in 2010 after absorbing business

groups from Lowood, Toogoolawah and Fernvale, with the merging with Kilcoy the last piece of the puzzle.

Somerset Regional Council mayor Jason Wendt spoke strongly for the new group and said advocacy is everything and gave his assurance that as a business owner, he knew many of the the hurdles facing business today and that council would work to facilitate strong business growth through streamlined and expedited processes.

Somerset Business Chamber Business Development manager Cameron Smart said he would endeavour to bring business together with the collaboration.

He said a primary goal was to publish an online business directory allowing businesses to support business.

This year, sixteen networking functions will be held across the Somerset region, allowing businesses in all areas of Somerset to attend.

Mr Smart said the Somerset region was extensive and diverse, and as a business community could combine to promote excellent work into the future.

The new Somerset Business Chamber is championing business success as the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset Business Alliance merged on 29 May. Picture: FILE

Lockyer Valley Regional Council mayor Tanya Milligan shared her personal ties with The Salvation Army as the events guest speaker. Pictured with Lockyer Valley Salvation Army core officer BJ Moulder and Salvation Army captain Rick Moulder.

Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

Sophia opens for a yarn

By Jacob Hayden

Students at Sophia College now have a safe space to share a yarn and connect with the history of the community.

The college, at Plainland, opened its yarning circle and launched its Reconciliation Action Plan at a special ceremony on Wednesday, 29 May.

Sophie College assistant principal Integral Ecology and Faith Margareta Lemon said the students engaged beautifully with the opening ceremony.

“We had Henry Thompson Junior from Yugera Dancers give the welcome to country and he did a smoking ceremony for us,”

Mrs Lemon said.

“For our school, that was the first time we’ve had a smoking ceremony and the students engaged very respectfully.

“We had a grandparent of one of our Aboriginal students and at the end of the ceremony she came up to me and said we had chosen the right space, because during the celebration she felt healing in the place we had selected.”

The yarning circle was dedicated to part of the college’s eco-science precinct to honour and recognise the First Nations people of Australia.

“It also provide our students with a place in which they’re able to connect with First

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Nations cultures and each other,” Mrs Lemon said.

The ceremony also launched the college’s ReconciliationActionPlan,whichMrsLemon said was an ‘ambitious plan’ two years in the making.

“We have 27 actions within it that the college is committed to working towards,” she said.

“It was lovely to have family members and official delegates from Brisbane Catholic Education as well as our local Catholic primary schools in attendance.”

A key feature of the yarning circle is the three poles which represent the history of the college’s community.

“As you enter the Yarning Circle there is a reminder of our Franciscan tradition, our call to walk gently, in love and wisdom, with each other and all creation just as St Francis did with brother wolf,” Mrs Lemon said.

“In the centre we have the story of Learning, Integral Ecology, Faith and Engagement at Sophia College depicted in Aboriginal dot art [by Isabella Hazard].

“Finally, we have the three animal totems sacred to the Yugera, Jagara and Ugarapul people – goanna, frog and snake.”

Sophia College principal Narelle Dobson, student Jack Parlett, cultural liaison officer Angelia Douglass and Sophia College Reconciliation Action Plan Committee parent representative Lettia Smith.

Plainland’s Sophia College welcomed Henry Thompson Junior from the Yugera Dancers to hold a smoking ceremony for the opening of the college’s new yarning circle. Pictures: SOPHIA COLLEGE

Prepping for Cobb and Co

By Jacob Hayden

Grantham wagon rider Col Anderson is training her two horses, Bailey and Mr BoJangles, for something very special.

Col is participating in the Cobb and Co 100th anniversary 80km ride from Surat to Yuleba in late August, 2024.

The festival celebrates the anniversary of the last Cobb and Co mail coach service in Australia, and participating in this bucket list event requires a lot of preparation.

“They start at Surat and do 40km and have a big party in a paddock, then they go another 37km into Yuleba and there’s a parade in town,” she said.

“It’s a long trek and the horses need to be really fit, and since mine are only paddock lizards all they do is munch around and eat grass.”

Col explained the old mail trail was broken up into 10km treks.

“Originally they’d have a Cobb and Co change station, only a little building, and there they would have the horses which would stay until the next coach came,” she said.

“You’d pick up, drop off, so there’s always a fresh team of horses.

“That’s why the towns here are 10km apart, because we are the original Cobb and Co mail route.”

The 100th anniversary festival will re-enact this practice, with horses pulling a coach currently sitting in the museum in Surat.

“They pull it out every five years to do this run, and they change the horses every 10km like the original trail,” Col said.

“But me and my horses are planning on doing the whole 80km.”

Col, Bailey and Mr BoJangles are building their endurance with hikes every Tuesday and Thursday around the Lockyer Valley.

“My goal is to get 20km from home and

then turn around and come back so we can get the 40km done in one day,” Col said.

“They’ve got to work slowly to build up those kilometres.

“Once they’re up to the 20km pace I’ll pull out my postie wagon and start getting them to pull that so they’re used to the weight as well.”

Col recently purchased the original Jimboomba Royal MailWagonette at the Meadowbank Museum, which was in service between 1890 and 1915 and decommissioned when the railway line came through.

She has since replaced its brakes and wheels, and sanded and painted the wagon with the original sign re-stencilled on.

Col said the Grantham and surrounding community has been very supportive of her.

“It’s taken a few years to get there,” she said.

“I remember one year, some idiot yelled out the window ‘pay your rego’ right in the horses ear as we’re going down a hill.”

Col and fellow horse trainer Ron Roman advised people to familiarise themselves with road rules concerning horses, whether ridden or with carriages.

“What people don’t know is the law is that the horse has right of way,” Mr Roman said.

“If you put your hand up in the air like a stop sign, they’re supposed to stop.”

“If you agitate your arm, they’re supposed to turn their motor off as well,” Col said.

Col recommended slowing down to 10km/h when passing horses.

The Jimboomba Royal Mail Wagonette which Col purchased from Meadowbank Museum. The wagonette was in service between 1890 and 1915. Here it is pictured on its first run down to the Grantham shops after Col restored it to driving stage. Picture: COL ANDERSON

“The government’s educating people to slow down to 40 because they think 40’s safe, but if you’ve got a 40km/h car going past your horse that’s not very slow at all,” she said.

“I always give people a thumbs up when they’re doing the right thing because I really appreciate it.”

Col, Bailey and Mr BoJangles are slowly extending their journeys further from Col’s residence, beginning on Philps Road, Grantham. Eventually, they will also travel Lawlers Road to Helidon, then Airforce Road and Lockyer Siding Road, before pushing on to Murphys Creek Road to reach the 20km mark.

If you see Col, Bailey and Bo on the road, make sure to slow down and say hi.

Col Anderson building endurance for trail riding with horses Bailey, the ‘left wheel’, and Mr BoJangles (right wheel). Picture: JACOB HAYDEN

Burros break new ground

Laidley State High School is breaking new ground in agricultural education by introducing some furry additions to their curriculum.

Forming an integral part of their Agriculture Program, students are being offered a niche opportunity to gain hands-on experience, having recently welcomed three donkeys into the school community.

Laidley SHS principal Michael Clarkson was enthusiastic for the innovative approach to bolstering students’ skills, as they linked the ongoing care of the donkeys to curriculum goals.

“An engaging approach to the comprehensive learning activities embedded in our Agriculture Program, we are extremely excited to be offering students a niche opportunity to gain hands-on experience in animal care and husbandry,” Mr Clarkson said.

“From grooming and handling to vaccinations and farriering, students are being exposed to all the elements of caring for donkeys – learning varied practical skills which extend far beyond the constraints of a classroom.”

Members of the Laidley SHS Show Team will also have the opportunity to handle, prepare and parade the donkeys, (Magnus, Samson, and Humphrey) at various agriculture shows throughout the year.

“The introduction of donkeys has opened up a world of opportunities for students, allowing them to participate in agriculture shows and further hone their skills in both animal handling and grooming,” Mr Clarkson said.

The program was spearheaded by senior teacher Dr ReeceWells.

It has been several years since Laidley SHS last had students donning polos and participating in a Show Team, but under his expert guidance, the school made a triumphant return to the ring at the 2024 Marburg Show.

“Having students attend the shows are an extension of our Ag Program – providing them

TheLaidleyStateHighSchoolShowTeamwithitsthreedonkeys,Magnus,Samson,andHumphrey.

with a unique platform to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting,” DrWells said.

“In their first outing, the students impressed everyone by securing top honours in various categories, including Junior Handling and Overall Reserve Champion.

“It was great to see the students prepare each donkey for their led class, and ensure their welfare was appropriately maintained throughout the event.

“The excitement and support of the school community has been uplifting, and we are ea-

ger to see what the students can achieve in this space through collaboration and teamwork.”

Next on the agenda is the annual Lowood Show, where students will again look to demonstrate their new skills and compete against other schools.

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Represent Gatton in style

By Jesse Hamilton

The Gatton Show Society is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to take on the roles of Rural Ambassador and Showgirl for their upcoming show season.

The positions offer a fantastic networking opportunity and stepping stone for young people looking to develop their agriculture knowledge and leadership skills and learn the ins and outs of their local show.

Gatton Show Society Next Gen committee member Clare Webster represented the town as Showgirl in 2013 and said the role had since opened the door to unique opportuni-

ties to network with incredible people within the ag community.

“The competition gave me a lot of great opportunities,” she said.

“I’ve been a vice president, I’ve been on the management committee, I’ve been on state Next Gen committees.

“It opened up the door because both the Showgirl and the rural ambassador competition are at a state-level competition.

“The rural ambassador goes on to a national competition, so depending on how far you progress, you certainly get to make connections with people within your area or within other areas of the state.”

Ms Webster said entrants did not need to come from an agricultural background and that it was a great chance to make a difference and encourage positive change while having fun.

“I certainly didn’t come from an ag background, but entering the competition was really helpful,” she said.

“It’s great for people like myself who grew up in small farming communities who didn’t necessarily have a direct connection.

“I have family members who are on the land, but I didn’t grow up on the land, so it’s a good way to learn about those things and get involved in a community event.

Looking for young leaders

Are you a young leader in our community? Do you want to learn more about our local show and volunteer to support your community? Do you want to develop your leadership skills and agricultural knowledge? You could be our next Gatton Showgirl or Rural Ambassador!

Showgirl is open to women 18 to 28 years old. Rural Ambassador is open to men and women aged 20 to 30

Entries close 13 June 2024. Judging on 22 June 2024. Contact the Gatton Show Society via Facebook or email gattonshownextgen@gmail.com

“The point of this competition is to help the individual grow, so we’re certainly here to help our entrants and give them the information they need for the judging process.”

Entries for positions close on 15 June, with the entry age range being 18-28 for Showgirls and 20-29 for Rural Ambassadors.

If you or anyone you know would like to get involved, contact Gatton Show Society via Facebook or email: gattonshownextgen@ gmail.com

Visit the Gatton Show Society website for an application form.

The Gatton Show Society is actively looking for enthusiastic candidates to fill the positions of Rural Ambassador and Showgirl for their upcoming show season. Pictures: GATTON SHOW SOCIETY

Gatton Show Society Next Gen committee member Clare Webster, 2022 Queensland Showgirl Sarah Rose and 2019 Gatton Showgirl Bridget Webster

Regional childcare need

By Jacob Hayden

Somerset Regional Council has added its voice to the call for more childcare centres in regional and rural towns.

At its ordinary meeting on 29 May, SRC approved a development application for a childcare centre in Lowood.

Later in the meeting, Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke requested council investigate further opportunities for childcare in central Somerset towns.

“I was encouraged by the application for another early childhood centre for Lowood in the agenda, but I keep on wondering how we’re going to entice investors up this end of the region,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Esk and Toogoolawah are particularly screaming for another early childhood centre or day care.

“The waiting list at Toogoolawah is huge.”

Council resolved to discuss potential options at a future meeting.

“I would like to see how we can entice an investor up this way for another centre,” Cr Brieschke said.

“I don’t really care where it is, I dare say Esk residents would like Esk, but it would be beneficial for our area.”

Cr Brieschke’s comments echo the calls for change from a new ‘Childcare Coalition’ announced last week, consisting of more than 50 organisations including the Regional Australia Institute and National Farmers Federation.

RAI CEO Liz Ritchie said the coalition referred to recent research for the Regionalisation Ambition – a holistic 10 year plan for regional Australia addressing key themes such as jobs and skills, liveability, and population.

“Regional Australia’s population has grown by 6% over the last five years and is now home to nearly 10 million people, but far too many of those people still struggle to access the early childhood education and care they

both deserve and require,” Ms Ritchie said.

“In 2022, nearly four million regional Australians lived in a ‘childcare desert’.

“This must change, otherwise the aspirations the government has for the regions to lead the nation’s transition to a low-carbon economy will be difficult to achieve.”

NFF CEO Tony Mahar said the juggle of raising a family and running a farm business was tricky at the best of times.

• Horses

Fat cattle • Stud beef cattle • Miniature goats

• Poultry and caged birds

• Farm produce

• Fruit and vegetables

• Horticulture

• Homemade articles (cooking)

• Creative crafts (needlework)

• Ute show and circle work

• Donkeys

• Lawn mower racing

• Fireworks

• Stalls

• Midnight Curfew band

• Lowood High School Dance • Troupe

Old McDonald Animal Farm

Schoolwork

Reptiles

Side Show Alley

Showbags • Fine arts • Photography

• Schedule for all sections available on website

• Demolition Derby

“Add into the equation limited or even no childcare options, and farming families are really left behind,” Mr Mahar said.

“Childcare services in the regions are waning and, in some cases, they are non-existent, at a time when demand is growing and the agricultural sector is crying out for workers.

Mr Mahar said when the pitter-patter of tiny feet arrived leadership journeys were often put on ice due to a lack of care options.

“We’re proud to have a growing number of women employed in agriculture and women in leadership roles, but we need to support this trajectory through the child rearing years,” he said.

“The Federal Government has made a commitment to a universal early education system and we need to hold the government to account, because right now, bush families are being left behind.”

Somerset Regional Council approved a development application for a childcare centre in Lowood at its ordinary meeting on 29 May, prompting councillors to seek further opportunities for childcare throughout the region.

Picture: LOWOOD ELC DA APPLICATION

YOUTHCRIMESURVEY

Youth Crime (offenders under 18 years) is emerging as a key issue in Queensland.

As the largest publishers of independent regional news in Queensland, Today News Group is conducting this simple survey to gauge community sentiment around the issue in regional Queensland.

The results of the survey will be used to help clarify the extent of the problem and help find solutions locally. Please take 3 minutes to have your say and be part of this important conversation. You can either fill in the survey below and post in or complete the survey online (Simply scan the QR code below)

What age group do you fall into?

0-25

26-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

Over 71

Do you live in a rural or urban area? Rural Urban

What do you think the biggest problem with youth crime is?

Not enough prevention programs

Not enough policing

Bail/sentencing provisions in courts are too weak

There is no real problem with youth crime

Other. Please specify:

Have you or an immediate family member been a victim of youth crime?

Yes No

Can you share any details?

Do you personally know anyone who has been a victim of youth crime?

Yes No

Can you share any details?

Once completed, please post or drop in the Survey to:

Lockyer & Somerset Independent Youth Crime Survey, Shop 2, 45 North Street, Gatton Qld 4343

In your opinion, what is the most obvious thing that should be done to reduce youth crime?

Where does youth crime rate as a current election issue? Very high High Moderate Low

Would you support investment being redirected from any of these areas into youth crime reduction programs?

Social housing investment Hospital upgrades Renewable energy projects 2032 Olympics

Other. Please specify:

In which of these areas do you most fear for your safety? In your own home In your street In your city/town Nowhere, I still continue to feel safe

Have you increased your security measures in the last 12 months?

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Thank you for completing the survey. We really appreciate your support and value your opinion - The Today Team

Can we contact you for more information? YES NO

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Schools prep for Olympics

By Jacob Hayden

On Tuesday, 28 May, the Queensland Government announced Coominya State School, Patrick Estate School and Toogoolawah State High School as three of 97 Queensland schools sharing in over $30 million in investment for new and improved sporting infrastructure.

Toogoolawah SHS principal Ross Jardine said the school was awarded $340,000 for major sport infrastructure upgrades through the government’s Go for Gold Round 2 funding.

leyball team was preparing for beach competitions using the long jump pits, which were inadequate for the job, consisting of just four squares of sand on sloping ground with an uneven run-up

“Our volleyball teams have lacked access to a fit for purpose beach volleyball court after it was removed to make way for the new community gym,” Mr Jardine said.

“This significant funding will be used to establish new long jump and triple jump facilities as well as beach volleyball courts, enhancing the school’s sports infrastructure and providing students with state-of-the-art facilities to excel in athletics and beach volleyball,” Mr Jardine said.

The principal said the high school’s vol-

“With this funding, the school will address these deficiencies, providing students with the resources they need to train effectively and compete at higher levels.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Queensland State Government for this generous grant.”

Patrick Estate SS principal Jennifer Blake welcomed the Go for Gold funding, to be used to resurface the school’s oval and upgrade its tennis court to a covered multi-purpose court.

“We are excited for this upgrade and the

positive impact it will have on our aspiring athletes in reaching their sporting potential and the overall health and wellbeing of the students at Patrick Estate,” Ms Blake said.

“The improved facilities will also provide the opportunity for our local community to engage in a range of sporting activities.

“We can’t wait for our first futsal competition!”

Coominya State School business manager Lauren Wyatt said no school in the Brisbane Valley Small Schools Association had the full facilities required for athletics events.

“At the moment Fernvale State School graciously allow us to use their facilities for our event,” Ms Wyatt said.

“We will use this grant to extend and re-level our large oval, including watering facilities linked to our bore for irrigation when required.

“The aim is to include a full (to the correct curving scope) 200m track as well as a full

eight-lane 100m track.

“We will then concrete in two or four pads for discus and shotput, and install safety cages.

“We also hope to install a second long jump pit and fix the run up on our current one.”

Each of these large-scale projects have a planned completion date of December 2025.

Minister for Education Di Farmer said the government wanted more young Queenslanders to have access to modern sporting infrastructure.

“Encouraging kids to be more active is not always easy but having access to state-of-theart infrastructure and equipment at school, or in the community, can be enticing,” Mrs Farmer said.

“Of course we also want to help develop the sporting stars of tomorrow and see even more Queenslanders than ever before on the podiums at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games.”

The Independent wins at Queensland Country Press Association Awards

Third Place

Best Free Newspaper

Judges’ comments: “This is a very well-produced weekly newspaper – neat, tidy with lots of short, concisely written stories that give readers the impression that no space is wasted and that lots of issues are covered.”

Third Place

Young Journalist of the Year

Jesse Hamilton

Judges’ comments: “These cogent articles explore the profound repercussions of flooding on communities, shedding light on both the immediate and enduring challenges associated with building on floodplains. Jesse’s reports exemplify his adeptness in research, interviewing, and writing — essential elements of robust journalism.”

Best Editorial Campaign

Agricultural Show Societies’ Showgirls and Rural Ambassador Programs

Third Place

Judges’ comments: “The Lockyer & Somerset Independent champions a cause that has deeply resonated with rural communities for generations. Its coverage is key in campaigning for the enduring vitality of agricultural shows, and illustrates the indispensable role The Independent plays in seeking to uphold the identity and dynamism of its community.”

Three Somerset schools are getting ready to produce the next generation of Olympians.

Coominya State School aims to use the State Government’s Go for Gold Round 2 funding to extend and level its large oval with a 200m and 100m track with two or four pads for discus and shotput.

Pictures: COOMINYA STATE SCHOOL

Toogoolawah State High School, Patrick Estate State School and Coominya State School were successful for the funding grants.

Presented by the Valley of

Saturday,

15 June

Pipeliner Park Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.

Old Esk Railway Station - 8 am till 3 pm

$5 Entry - Under 16 Free - Cash at gate online tickets at www.trybooking.com/COUIR

Dozens of nurseries & quality exhibitors

Huge selection of plants & unique garden art

Informative Guest Speakers

Brisbane Valley Farm Direct Chef’s Stage

Live Music - Demonstrations

Free Kids Face Painting - Dog Friendly

Delicious Food - Specialty Coffee - ATM

Somerset “Event of the Year” 2017 - 2019 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023

Free Parking via Esk-Hampton Road

When in Town visit The CWA Craft Fair & The Esk Country Markets

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Desert Rose on her way

Desert Rose is visiting the Somerset and Lockyer Valley over the next two weeks.

Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre

Desert Rose offers locals easy access to Centrelink, Medicare, National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs services.

Desert Rose will visit:

· TOOGOOLAWAH on Wednesday, 5 June adjacent to the library, Gunyah Street from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

· ESK on Thursday, 6 June near Pipeliner Park, Highland Street from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

· GRANTHAM onTuesday, 11 June near Bugler Park, William Street from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

· GATTON onWednesday, 12 June near Kmart, Spencer Street from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

· LAIDLEY on Thursday, 13 June in Michael O’keefe Place, William Street from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

· PLAINLAND on Friday, 14 June in the Plainland Plaza car park, Gehrke Road from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

· Mobile Services Centres are 20 tonne trucks operated by staff from Services Australia, providing regional and rural Australians with friendly face-to-face service and tailored support.

· Staff on board this trip can help with Centrelink claims, Medicare registrations and accessing online services.

· Information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.

· For more information, including stopping times, go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice

2024 Rosewood Show Ball

Date: Saturday June 8, 2024 | Time: 6.30pm - 11pm

Music provided by

‘The Let’s Dance Band’ Kick off your dancing shoes and join us as we serve a two-course dinner and announce the winners of the following categories:

• Tiny Tots Princess and Prince (6 and under)

• Junior Prince & Princess (7 to under 13 years)

• Show Princess (13-17 years)

• Show Queen (18 to under 30 years)

• Junior Show Matron (30-50 years)

• Senior Show Matron (51 years and over)

• Miss Rosewood Country Life Showgirl and Runner-Up (18-28 years)

• Best Dressed Male (18 years and over)

• Best Dressed Prince (13-17 years)

• Rosewood Rural Ambassador and Runner-Up (20-30 years/male or female).

Keeping seniors informed

Somerset seniors have been invited to a free morning tea and information session focusing on advocacy and disaster preparedness.

The session, hosted by Somerset Regional Council, will be held on Friday, 14 June at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk starting at 10am.

Councillor Michael Bishop said the information session would provide critical information to seniors in a supportive and inclusive environment.

“Most importantly the info session is about raising awareness of a new service that is available to seniors, right here in Somerset,” Cr Bishop said.

“The Advocacy and Support Centre legal and support service is now funded to help

seniors in the region who are at risk of, or are, experiencing abuse.

“Raising awareness is important for everyone.

“So many people suffer in silence and the more knowledge that is available to our residents, the more likely we are to reduce its prevalence.”

Disaster preparedness will also be covered during the session.

Council’s Community Development officer, whose role encompasses connecting residents with a range of community services, will also be available to talk to, at the event.

For catering, attendees must register by 14 June by phoning council on 5424 4000.

Desert Rose is visiting Toogoolawah, Esk, Grantham, Gatton, Laidley and Plainland over the next two weeks.

2 DAY MACHINERY AUCTION

More weed

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Herbicide Subsidy Scheme has introduced a new addition to its lineup, with Lantana now on the list of invasive weeds now eligible for herbicide subsidy.

LVRC Environment and Pest Management Portfolio Councillor Cheryl Steinhardt said the invasive weed has the potential to severely impact agriculture in the region.

“This will mean treatment for Lantana is now far more affordable, which is great news for our local landholders,” Cr Steinhardt said.

“Under the program, eligible landowners can receive a 50 per cent subsidy off the cost of herbicide to treat and prevent this invasive restricted matter.

“Invasive weed infestation results in not only economic but also environmental impacts, which can result in the loss of productive horticultural and pastoral land.”

In addition to Lantana, weeds covered under the Herbicide Subsidy Scheme also include: African boxthorn, annual ragweed, balloon vine, cats claw creeper, fireweed, giant rat’s tail grass, groundsel bush, Harrisia cactus, Madeira Vine, mother-of-millions, parthenium, Salvinia, water lettuce and water hyacinth.

Landholders can apply for up to $750 subsidy per year.

Those interested in accessing the Herbicide Subsidy Scheme are encouraged to contact council’s Pest Management officers for assistance.

To access herbicide at a 50 per cent subsidised rate, a Pest Management officer must complete a Property Pest Management Plan with the landholder.

For more information, contact LVRC’s Pest Management Officers on 1300 005 872.

BEAUDESERT

Hino FE Curtain Side RGVM.13.5T (Reg, 494,000Ks) – FM517 Mitsubishi Curtain Side

– Toyota Hilux Ute (Reg, 427,000Ks) – 93 Toyota Ute Turbo (Reg, 294,000Ks) – Kawasaki 250 M Bike (Reg)

– DR185 Suzuki M Bike – Hystler F Lift (Gas 150) – Lawnmaster E36 R.O. Mower.

Day Two – 6 Qualichefski Rd, Glenore Grove QLD 4342 9am Sunday 16 th June 2024

Tractors: Case IH JX75 R4 (3350H) with F Lift – Deutz S105.4 with Loader – Case IH JX95 HC – Daedong DK 902C with Loader – Case IH JX80 HC with Forklift – MF 373 with FLift (1980H) – MF 274 with F Lift (5040H) – Case IH JX100U (9405H) – Claas Celtic 110 HP with Forks – Iseki 550 (8180H).

Machinery: Celli K Series R Hoe (2.5M) – AGC Gendore 4 Row Mini Air Planter – MF 6’ Slasher –Transplanter – 13’ Steel Roller – Sigma Bed Maker (1.6) – Croplands 900L B/Spray – Forks – Cultivator –Wheel Row Scuffler – Sigma Bed Maker – Silvan 500 Fert Spreader – Vege Washing Line – Koppert S Onion Washing Line – Tilco 12T Ripper – Pallet Enforcer (Stand Behind) – In Line Fertilisers – SC Irrig Pumps (30-50HP) – Lay Flat Hose – Qty 1000Ltr Pods – Pallet Forks – Carton Holder – Qty

Picture:LVRC

Toogoolawah Show time

By Jacob Hayden

Toogoolawah Show Society invites you to see all the wonderful things the region has to offer this weekend.

On Friday, 7 June, the Toogoolawah Showgrounds will host its local horse events, show dogs, pavilion judging and the prime cattle judging and sale.

Show Society presidentVerne Doyle said his favourite section was the cooking.

“I hope Deb Frecklington’s putting something in, we’ll have to call her to put some baking in and pressure her into it,” Mr Doyle said.

“Go and look at all the produce, needlework and all that stuff in the pavilions.

“In the afternoon we’ll have the judging of the young prime judges and the junior judging of stud cattle as well.”

On Saturday, 8 June the horses will be jumping in the arena while stud and dairy cattle are being judged.

“Last year we were second to Brisbane in the led steers, Brisbane has about 200 and we had 100, but we beat every other show in Queensland,” Mr Doyle said.

“We’re hoping to emulate that this year.”

Chainsaw and woodchop races are on Saturday too, and always a crowd pleaser.

“Most of the woodchoppers that come here are the people who chop in the stihl chainsaw competition,” Mr Doyle said.

“Come along and enjoy yourself, have a look at everything.

“Don’t just wander up sideshow alley, there’s a lot of other things to be looking at as well.”

The entertainment continues through Saturday with several lawnmower races.

Evening entertainment includes the woodchop finale, fireworks, a live band and the Young Farmers Challenge - a favourite for Mr Doyle.

“Mainly because it involves young people and it’s run by young people,” he said.

“Chris Barraclough’s running that and it’s his first year, so we’ve got to give these young people a crack.”

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STARIHA AUCTIONS

FAT &

Bulls – Gary & Mary-Ann Galea - $1800

Cows – George Miller - $1320

Cows – Bob Armitage - $1280

Cows – Gary Boon & Susan Austin - $1260

Heifers – Steven Clark - $1240

Heifers – George Miller - $1130

Light Feeder Heifers – LE Mann - $900, $890 & $880

Light Feeder Heifers – THC Investments - $920, $900 & $880

Milk Tooth Steers – Geoff Steinhardt - $1400 & $1290

Brahman Steers – Tony Stariha - $1220, $940 & $900

Backgrounder Steers – Elise Wilson - $1140

Backgrounder Steers – Pickering Family - $1020

Weaner Steers – Darren Tillack - $1000

Weaner Steers – Jennifer Barkhuizen - $1000

Weaner Steers – Mick & Maree Coogan - $930

Weaner Steers – Glynn & Karen Crosby - $895

Steers 6-7 months – Jim O’Keeffe - $800

Yearling Heifers – LE Mann - $930

Yearling Heifers – Geoff Steinhardt - $900

Vealer Heifers – Geoff Steinhardt - $650

Cows & Calves – Steven Clark - $1380

Cows & Calves – Brett Kerle - $1380

There’s plenty to see and do at Toogoolawah Show, this Friday and Saturday, 7 and 8 June.

Picture: FILE

Showjumping in the ring at Toogoolawah.

The Guide

HARD QUIZ KIDS

ABC Family, Saturday, 7.30pm

Cancel all your plans and stay in: there’s something for the whole family to giggle about in this lively new spin-off series. After nine seasons of his deadpan, biting humour hosting HardQuiz, it’s the young ones’ turn to show up grumpy Tom Gleeson (pictured, with contestant Aston) with their impressive wit and knowledge. Kids aged between 10 to 13 are quizzed on their favourite subjects in this warm-hearted show celebrating cleverness, where cheeky banter reigns supreme. “I don’t hold back with these kids… but they are all obsessed with roasting these days, so they often gang up on me,’ quips Gleeson. The comic has an extra twinkle in his eye in this familyfriendly caper that holds onto the trademark quick-witted spark.

Thursday, June 6

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.45 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

2.55 Love On The Spectrum. (R)

3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia: Pise Cottage, South Australia. Hosted by Professor Anthony Burke. 9.00 Grand Designs: Hackney Downs. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 The Art Of... (Ml, R)

11.50 Talking Heads. (Ml, R) 12.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PGns, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

PICK OF THE WEEK

AUSTIN

ABC TV, Sunday, 8pm

There’s a lot of love in and behind the scenes of this unique, delightful homegrown – yet decidedly international – series. Brimming with unexpected talent, filmed in Canberra and starring Loveon theSpectrum’s Michael Theo in his first acting gig, this warm tale of acceptance was created and written by British comedy stalwart Ben Miller (DeathinParadise) with a crew of top-notch writers including Aussie Adam Zwar (Wilfred). In the zany, awkward tale about family, Miller plays a beloved children’s author married to an illustrator (Sally Phillips) when two incidents torpedo his idyllic life: a social media storm and the discovery of a grown-up son (Theo).

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

SBS Viceland, Monday, 9.25pm

The magnetic Kathyrn Hahn, who has carved a career with complicated and diverse roles, lands a career-defining turn in this adaptation of Wildauthor Cheryl Strayed’s much-loved book. Pull out a hanky and prepare for this whip-smart, poignant, darkly witty and a little raunchy drama. Hahn is flawless as writer Clare; she’s pumping out advice in a self-help column while her own world crumbles amid her marriage breakdown and her teenage daughter’s (SwiftStreet’s Tanzyn Crawford, pictured, right, with Hahn) estrangement. Told through flashbacks to Clare’s past with a stirring performance from Sarah Pidgeon as her young self, this tear-jerking eight-part series dazzles with a crisp, piquant script.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Dream Of Italy. (Ml, R) 11.00 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Alone Australia. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.30 Ky’s Story: Growing With Autism. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Frenemies. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) Stacey Dooley helps 38-year-old Clare.

8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma) Part 1 of 3. 9.45 The Responder. Chris needs a day job.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Son Of. (Premiere, Madlv) 1.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R) 3.40 Billion Pound Bond Street. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa)

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R)

A look at the murder of Michael McGurk.

9.45 Border Security: International. (PG) CBP prepares to intercept inbound travelers.

10.45 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)

12.15 Boy To Man. (PG, R) 1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. Midnight Father Brown. 1.00 Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Harry’s Practice. 5.30 James Robison.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

This dig into genealogy and the pivotal, surprising and stirring little nuggets that are dug up offers a compelling trip into the past. The fact that well-known faces sign up for this intimate trip brings an extra layer of intrigue. Following stars including actress Miranda Otto, chef Manu Feildel and writer Kathy Lette – and with TheCastle’s Stephen Curry and BackRoads’ Heather Ewart’s unique family trees still waiting to be (metaphorically) climbed – tonight it’s Melissa Doyle’s (pictured) luck to examine her family’s past. The journalist and former Sunriseco-host delves into both sides of her family in an oceanic voyage that lands in New Zealand as well as Australia.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: Meet Me In New York. (2022, G, R) Brooke Nevin. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

TEN (5, 1)

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland.

9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

11.15 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Tennis. French Open. Day 11 Late. Continued. 8.30

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Taskmaster Australia. It is the wettest episode of the season, as contestants take a bath. The teams read unusual books in the live task. 9.50 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) Rollins ponders a potential opportunity. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show

Plot twist: Author Julian (Ben Miller) is surprised by the existence of his adult son Austin (Michael Theo).

Friday, June 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne plants unusual alliums.

8.35 Silent Witness. (Mal) Levelling-up leaders and environmental activists clash in a small town trying to look to the future.

9.35 Gruen. (R) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

10.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.45 QI. (PG, R)

11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R)

12.20 Love Your Garden. (R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.55 Dream Of Italy. (R) 10.55 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Ky’s Story: My Sister Jorja. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above: Wales.

A journey along a Welsh line.

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Achille Lauro. (PGa)

A look at the AchilleLauro

9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Holes In The Ocean. (PGal, R)

The team explores the fate of a pirate fleet.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 6. 1.25 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 4.00 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Pizza Show. 11.30 Planet A. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Most Expensivest. 1.20 VICE. 2.15 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Before The Internet. (Return) 10.15 Sex

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Am I A Serial Killer? (2019, Mv, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone explore the Hawkesbury Show. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 13. Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Little Gems. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30

7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Going Places. 2.00

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Pawn Stars. 7.50 MOVIE: As Good As It Gets. (1997, M) 10.40 Late Programs. 6am The Big Steal. Continued. (1990, PG) 6.50 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.35 FairyTale: A True Story. (1997, PG) 10.25 The Road Dance. (2021, M) 12.35pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 2.10 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 4.00 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 5.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 7.30 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 9.20 Snatch. (2000, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

Saturday, June 8

(PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 4. Highlights. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 11. Highlights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PGa, R) 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story.

Armstrong’s

6.00 Australian Story: On The Outside Looking In – Cold Chisel. (R) 6.30 Back Roads: Longford, Tasmania. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A dislikable heir is murdered.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mals, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.50 After The Party. (Final, MA15+av, R) Penny tries to make amends.

10.40 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

(22)

Hard Quiz Kids. (Premiere) 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 Style It Out. 10.05 The PM’s Daughter. 10.30 Phoenix Rise. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.20am BTN High.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. A sailing ship is visiting the Port of St Helier. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Physical Challenge. (R) Part 2 of 4. 9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. 10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (Ms)

12.10 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R) 1.55 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 2.45 Youth On Strike! (Ml, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love You Like That. (2021, Mals, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the St George Illawarra Dragons versus Wests Tigers match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+l, R) A debt collector becomes a film producer. John Travolta, Gene Hackman.

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.45 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdl, R) Guests include Sir Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsay and Dame Joan Collins.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Sunnyside. 6.30 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon 2. (2014, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 11.30 Who Gets To Be An Influencer? 12.15am Love Island USA. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Oaks Day, VRC Community Race Day and Bob Charley AO Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. St Kilda v Gold Coast Suns. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Incredible Conversions. (PG, R) Follows three renowned home experts on their quest to find Australia’s most stylish and breathtaking homes.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Tales Of Aluna. A group of people lands on a magical island.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Business Drive. (Premiere) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGm, R) 2.00 The Summit. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 9.00

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Inside Out. (2015, PGa, R) A young girl’s emotions get the better of her. Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling.

9.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor who is often called on to be the best man at friends’ weddings meets his ideal partner at a reception. Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell.

11.45 MOVIE: Life, Itself. (2018, MA15+alv)

1.35 Business Drive. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: Sailors Three. (1940) 12.15pm MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, PG) 2.00 MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 4.15 MOVIE: The Train. (1964, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific.

Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.40 A1: Highway Patrol. 4.40 Sunnyside. 5.40 MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, M) 11.30 Court Cam. Midnight Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Fuel Championship. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020, M) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am The Lunchbox. Continued. (2013, PG, Hindi) 7.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 10.50 Emily. (2022, M) 1.15pm And

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Fire Country. (PGadv, R)

Sunday, June 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (Final, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Modern Day Nomad With Robyn Davidson. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills. 8.00 Austin. (Premiere, PG) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son.

8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. (Mal) The inside story of ABBA’s battle for critical and commercial success in the face of personal challenges.

10.05 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R) An intimate portrait of Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston. 12.00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

SEVEN (7)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 Tough Trains. (Ma, R) 11.10 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Nippers. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.25 Mauthausen: Camp Of No Return. (PGaw, R) 5.25 Rommel: The Soldier, The Son And Hitler. (PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R) A look at Melbourne’s past architectural landscape.

9.05 Royal Autopsy: Mary I – Bloody Mary. (Man) Part 2 of 4. Professor Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and cause of death of Queen Mary I.

10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGasw, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.55 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml) Follows the work of Geoff Dixon. 12.25 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Extremism. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav, R)

A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash. 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Final, Mav) Ben lands in a speeding stock car. 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) Nico confesses the truth about her affair.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Great Australian Detour

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point – Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. Swimming rivalry of all time.

8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (Ma) Part 2 of 2. New evidence emerges on the disappearance of Melissa Caddick.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: Family First. (Mav)

11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mmv, R)

2.10 The Lap. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

8.45 Tulsa King. (Mlv) Dwight takes note of a new business opportunity. A routine errand has an explosive, unexpected outcome. Stacy opens up to Dwight about what led her to Tulsa. 9.35 FBI. (Mv, R) After a retired DEA agent is shot, the team works to determine if the victim’s past is connected to the murder.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

7MATE

(2015, PG) 4.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.30 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.30 Maigret. (2022, M, French) 10.10 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.25am Late Programs.

WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Metropolis. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (Return)

Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (Final) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Mexico. (R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) A warship is berthed across from the Tower.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: By Your Side. (Ma, R) A 46-year-old arrives by air ambulance.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Of Money And Blood. (Premiere, MA15+dl)

12.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R) 2.45 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 AFL: The Big Freeze @ The G. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) The Victorian teams see their fully transformed homes for the first time.

9.10 9-1-1. (M) The 118 and Tommy are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue.

10.10 AFL: Big Freeze. (PG)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.40 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00

Australian Trials. Day 1. Heats.

Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)

Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa,

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals.

9.30 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 La Brea. (Mav) A survivor is murdered. 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00

Tuesday, June 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (Ml) Part 4 of 5. 9.00 Secret Science: Senses with Sammy J. Sammy J explores our senses.

9.35 The Art Of... (Ml) Presented by Namila Benson.

10.05 Anh’s Brush With Fame:

Dr Richard Harris. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R) 1.05 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.55 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Metropolis. (Mav, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 2. Heats. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Melissa Doyle. (PG) Melissa Doyle explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Explores the banning of the importation of all non-therapeutic and disposable vapes.

9.30 Dateline: Canada’s Fentanyl Warning. (R) Explores what Australia can learn from Canada’s overdose epidemic.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Unbroken. (Premiere, Malv)

12.40 A Class Apart. (MA15+l, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Rivals. 11.30 Cyberwar. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.05 Monsters Of Many Worlds. 1.10 Turban Legend: Untold Australia. 2.15 The Loop. 2.35 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forsaken Places. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Dark Side Of The Ring. (Return) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun continues to be tested by Charlie when their newest case prompts an incessant stream of questions.

10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M)

An 18-year-old suffers from a broken femur.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi Bellfield. (Madv, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Opal Hunters. 1.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 2.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Outlaw Comedian. 9.30 Family Guy. 10.30 American Dad! 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. Continued. (2005, PG, Japanese) 7.10 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 10.00 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.15pm Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 2.05 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 4.05 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.30 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 9.25 Lonesome. (2022) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.05 Austin. (PG, R) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son. 9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.10 Planet America.

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 ABBA: Against The Odds. (Mal, R) 12.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.20pm

7.35

7.30

Inbestigators. 7.50

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 2. Finals. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)

The Blacklighters are dealt a dose of reality.

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Hannah and Dean clash with Jack Dayton.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) Presented by Alexander Armstrong.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 Soccer. AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifier. Second round. Australia v Palestine. From HBF Park, Perth. 12.30 10’s Late News. 12.55 The Project. (R) 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Of The

(2019, M) 1.30

Sheldon. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (Ml) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 Fly With Me. Part 1 of 2. The story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants.

9.30 This Town. (Madlv) Jeannie finds a warehouse where the band starts to rehearse and forge an identity.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a) 1.10 UFOs. (PGa, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.15

2.10

Inside Story. 2.40 Where Are You Really From? 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Forsaken Places. 6.10 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. (2014, MA15+) 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Two antique dealers make a death-defying escape when their shop fills with flood water.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Heats. From Brisbane Aquatic Centre. 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGal, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 GCBC. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 1.50 MasterChef Aust.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Finals.

9.45 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) The roads team races to evacuate three time-critical casualties before a storm hits.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 See No Evil: Black Widow. (Mv)

A look at Christopher Gray’s disappearance.

12.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) A hostage situation at a dog cafe sees the team delving into the world of puppaccinos and paw-tein balls. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) An explosion rocks headquarters. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.30 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 Critters TV. 1.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.45 Surfing Australia TV. 12.15pm MOVIE: Evicted: A Modern Romance. (2022, M) 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Serenity. (2005, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.20am Love Island USA. 1.20 Vanderpump Rules. 2.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Outback Truckers. 2.00 Duck

Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Jack. (1964, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders.

ESK Information courtesy of SILO (Scientific Information for Land Owners), with some data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology. Some totals awaiting confirmation E&OE.

WEEKLY RAINFALL

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 31 May 2024.

FRUIT:

· LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25[$22.50] 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$25[$20] 13KgCtn, Eureka No1 $15-$25[$20] BulkCP, Eureka No2 $5$20[$12.50] BulkCP.

· MANDARINS:AfourerNo1$26-$36[$31]Best $40 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $12-$16[$14] 1/2CP, Afourer No2 $13-$19[$17.20] 13KgCtn, Daisy $16-$30[$23] 1/2CP, Daisy $20-$30[$25] 13KgCtn, Freemont $24-$28[$26] 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $16-$30[$25.80] Best $32 1/2CP, Imperial No1 $25-$40[$32] Best $45 13KgCtn, Imperial No2 $10-$16[$12.60] Best $20 1/2CP, Nova No1 $16-$24[$19.33] 1/2CP, Red Imperial $20-$24[$22] 1/2CP, Red Imperial No1 $30-$39[$34.50] 13KgCtn, Red Imperial No2 $18-$20[$19] 1/2CP, RH Murcott No1 $36-$40[$36] 1/2CP.

· ORANGES: Navel Cara Cara No1 $30$36[$33] BulkCP, Navel Cara Cara No2 $20-$30[$26] BulkCP, Navel M7 No1 $36$45[$40.50] BulkCP, Navel Naveleana $25$50[$37.50] BulkCP.

VEGETABLES:

· BEANS: Butter $4-$8[$6.10] Best $9 Kg, Flat Continental No1 $8-$10[$9] Kg, Round S’less No1 Hand Picked $5-$8[$6.60] Kg, Round S’less No1 Machine P’kd $1.50-$3[$2.09] Kg, Round S’less No1 MPHand Packed $3$4[$3.50] Kg, Round S’less No2 Hand Picked $2-$4[$3] Kg, Snake Loose $6-$9[$7.50] Kg.

· BEETROOT: $1.60-$2.80[$2.40] Bunch, Large $8-$16[$12.80] 10KgBag, Medium $14$24[$20.60] 10KgBag, Small $8-$14[$12] Best $16 10KgBag, Baby $3-$3.20[$3.10] 250g, Baby $2-$3.50[$2.75] Bunch, Golden $20$36[$32.40] Best $40 10KgBag, Golden $3$4[$3.75] Bunch,Target $3-$4[$3.50] Bunch.

· BROCCOLI: No1 $16-$24[$19.20] 8KgIPk, No2 $8-$14[$11] 8KgIPk, Baby Bunched $20$24[$22] 2.4Kg.

· BROCCOLINI: $24-$26[$25] 2.4Kg.

· CABBAGES: Ballhead $1-$2.50[$1.75] Each, Ballhead ExLarge $2-$3[$2.65] Each, Red $3-$4[$3.75] Each, Red No1 $24-$30[$26.80] Carton, Red No2 $20-$24[$22] Carton, Savoy $4-$5[$4.50] Each, Sugarloaf No1 $14$24[$18.60] Carton.

· CARROTS: $20-$26[$24.50] Best $30 15KgCtn, $16-$26[$22] Best $30 Bag, $20$30[$25] Carton, Pre-pack $20-$24[$22] Best $30 Bag, Pre-pack $20-$26[$23] Best $30 Carton, Dutch $1.20-$2.20[$1.60] Best $2.40 Bunch, Purple $25-$35[$32.50] 10KgCtn.

· CAULIFLOWERS: No1 $20-$26[$25] Best $30 Carton, No2 $10-$16[$13] Best $20 Carton.

· CHINESE CABBAGES: Wombok No1 $10$20[$13.80] 16KgCtn, Wombok No2 $10$16[$11.60] 16KgCtn.

· CHINESE VEG.: Bukchoy $1.20-$1.80[$1.70]

Best $2 Bunch, Choisum $1.40-$2[$1.70] Best $2.20 Bunch, Kailan $1.20-$2[$1.75] Best $2.20 Bunch, Pakchoy $1-$1.80[$1.47] Best $2 Bunch.

· EGG PLANT: Thai Apple $16-$26[$23]

6KgCtn, Thai Apple $25-$36[$32] Best $40 7KgTray, Continental $20-$30[$26.20] 6KgCtn, Continental $14-$28[$26] Best $30 7KgCtn, Purple $30-$32[$31] 10KgCtn, Purple$16-$24[$22]Best$268KgCtn,PurpleExtra Glasshouse $40-$50[$45] 7KgTray, Purple No1 Glasshouse $20-$36[$27.60] 7KgTray.

· KALE: Green $18-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Green Sleeves $2-$3[$2.50] 250g, Red Sleeves $2-$3.50[$2.75] 250g.

· LETTUCE: Baby Cos Hydroponic $8$20[$13.40] Carton, Baby Cos Midi Sleeves $20-$26[$22] Best $30 Carton, Baby Cos Sweet Gems Pre-pack $12-$20[$18] Best $22 Carton,CosNo1$10-$20[$13.60]Carton,Cos No2 $8-$16[$12] Carton, Headed No1 $8$16[$12] Carton, Headed No2 $6-$10[$7.20] Carton, Open Varieties $8-$20[$12.60] Best $24 Carton, Open Varieties Butter $8$14[$11.60] Carton, Open Varieties Green Coral $8-$14[$11.60] Carton, Open Varieties

Green Oak $8-$14[$11.60] Carton, Open Varieties Red Oak $8-$14[$11.60] Carton.

· MUSHROOMS: Buttons $7-$8.50[$7.80] Best $9.50 Kg, Cups $6-$8.50[$7.15] Kg, Flats $7$9[$8.10] Best $10 Kg.

· PARSLEY: Continental $1.40-$2.40[$1.80] Best $2.50 Bunch, English ExLarge Bunch $3-$3.50[$3.25] Bunch, English Large Bunch $2.40-$3[$2.70] Bunch, English Medium Bunch $1.50-$2.50[$2] Bunch.

· PARSNIPS: $40-$65[$57.50] Best $75 10KgCtn, $20-$30[$27.50] Best $35 5KgCtn.

· SHALLOTS: Eschallots $1-$1.40[$1.10] Best $1.60 Bunch.

· SILVERBEET: Sleeves $2.80-$4[$3.35] Bunch, No1 Full-cut $2-$3.50[$3] Best $4 Bunch.

· SPRING ONIONS: White $2.40-$3[$2.70] Bunch.

· SQUASH: Gem $50-$50[$50] 18LCtn, Gem $25-$30[$27.50]9LCtn,Gold$20-$45[$34.50] Best $50 18LCtn, Gold No1 Large $20$30[$28] Best $32 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium $26-$36[$33] Best $40 9LCtn, Gold No1 Medium Large $20-$36[$30] 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small $30-$40[$37.50] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No1 Small Medium $28-$40[$34] Best $45 9LCtn, Gold No2 $14-$26[$20] 9LCtn.

· SWEET CORN: No1 $20-$40[$32.20] Best $45 18LCtn, No2 $16-$20[$18] 18LCtn, Baby $3.60-$3.75[$3.68] 125g, Pre-pack $40$50[$45] 18LCtn.

· TOMATOES: Cherry Red $1.60-$2.60[$2.40] 250gLP, Egg Extra $45-$60[$54] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 ExLarge $45-$55[$48] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Large $35-$55[$43.50] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Medium $30-$40[$33.40] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 MediumLarge$36-$45[$38.50]10KgCtn,Egg No1 Small $20-$30[$25] 10KgCtn, Egg No1 Small Medium $24-$36[$30] 10KgCtn, Egg No2 $10-$24[$17] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Composite $16-$30[$23] Best $36 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet Extra $50-$60[$55] 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Cocktail $16-$24[$22] Best $26 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Large $30-$50[$36.60] Best $60 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium $25-$45[$35.50] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Medium Large $30-$55[$48] Best $60 10KgCtn, Field GourmetNo1Small$20-$36[$26.20]Best$40 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No1 Small Medium $24-$40[$33.60] Best $50 10KgCtn, Field Gourmet No2 $8-$24[$15] Best $30 10KgCtn.

· TURNIPS: Baby Purple Top $2.80-$3[$3] Bunch, Purple Top $20-$32[$28] 10KgBag, White $20-$26[$23] Best $30 10KgBag.

· ZUCCHINIS: Green Extra $20-$30[$25.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 ExLarge >250mm $8$14[$10.40] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Large 201250 $10-$16[$12.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium 140-200 $14-$24[$18.20] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Medium Large $14-$20[$16.80] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small <140mm $14$24[$17.60] 10KgCtn, Green No1 Small Medium $16-$24[$19.40] 10KgCtn, Green No2 $8-$16[$12] 10KgCtn, Lebanese No1 $30$36[$33] 10KgCtn. HEAVY VEGETABLES:

· POTATOES: Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$40[$37] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Brushed $30-$45[$38] 15KgCtn, Gourmet Dutch Cream Washed $32$45[$42.50] 10KgCtn, Gourmet King Edward $30-$40[$38] 10KgCtn, Gourmet Nicola Washed $30-$40[$37.50] 10KgCtn.

· PUMPKINS: Blue Qld. Blue 70c-$1[86c] Kg, Butternut $22-$28[$26] 18KgCtn, Butternut No1 60c-$1.20[87c] Best $1.40 Kg, Butternut No2 50c-60c[55c] Kg, Grey Jarrahdale No2 45c-60c[50c] Kg, Grey Sampson 50c90c[73c] Kg, Jap $14-$20[$17] Bag, Jap Small 40c-60c[50c] Kg, Jap No1 50c-80c[75c] Best 90c Kg, Jap No2 30c-50c[40c] Kg, Potkin $20$20[$20] Bag, Potkin 80c-$1[90c] Best $1.20 Kg,

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Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market. Information supplied by Market Information Services

RURAL

Latest from the saleyards

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS

Thursday, 30 May

412 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Steers and heifers held firm in a declining market, with solid competition for all types. Export cattle sold to easier rates.

Geoff Steinhardt, Ropeley, sold milk tooth Droughtmaster steers for $1400 & $1290 and vealer heifers for $650. Darren Tillack, Woodlands, sold Charolais cross weaner steers for $1000. LE Mann, Lanefield, sold lines of light feeder heifers, with Brangus making $900, Charolais $890 & Angus $880 and yearling Brahman heifers for $930. Elise Wilson, West Haldon, sold Charolais cross backgrounder steers for $1140. Mick & Maree Coogan, Mt Whitestone, sold Limousin cross weaner steers for $930. George Miller, Mt Whitestone, sold Brahman cows for $1320 and heifers for $1130. THC Investments, Stockyard, sold lines of light feeder heifers, with Charbrays making $920, Charolais $900 & Angus $880. Bob Armitage, Ma Ma Creek, sold Droughtmaster cows for $1280. Tony Stariha, Mulgowie, sold Brahman steers for $1220, $940 & $900. Jennifer Barkhuizen, Iredale, sold Murray Grey weaner steers for $1000. Gary & Mary-Ann Galea, Adare, sold a Droughtmaster bull for $1800 and Droughtmaster steers for $1200. GarryYates, Atkinsons Dam, sold milk tooth Angus heifers for $880 & $830. The Pickering Family, Black Duck Creek, sold a line of Droughtmaster backgrounder steers for $1020 and young weaner steers for $780. Glynn & Karen Crosby, Townson, sold Droughtmaster/ Brahman cross weaner steers for $895. John Cootes, Black Duck Creek, sold Brahman cross steers for $780 & $690. MORETON SALEYARDS

Tuesday, 28 May

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 438 head of cattle. A smaller yarding came to hand this week, with the better export cattle still selling to firm rates. The plainer types of cattle sold to reduced rates. Pens of weaners and yearlings sold to firm rates with competition from both local and travelled buyers.

Description, Vendor, Breed, c/kg, $/head

· Weaner Heifers, JCE Ryan Pty Ltd, Brangus, 251.2c/kg, $568/head.

· Weaner Steers, Tamrookum Creek Farm, Droughtmaster, 297.2c/kg, $918/head.

· Yearling Steers, AF & CM Taylor, Droughtmaster, 299.2c/kg, $1064/head.

· Trade Heifers, GR & SJ Issell Pty Ltd, Angus, 283.2c/kg, $957/head.

· Pasture Heifers, O’Connor Family Trust, Charolais x, 268.2c/kg, $1528/head.

· Pasture Steers, GR & SJ Issell Pty Ltd, Angus x, 278.2c/kg, $1355/head.

· Heavy Cows, BP & MJ Scheiwe, Charolais, 220.2c/kg, $1848/head.

· Heavy Cows, JCE Ryan Pty Ltd, Charbray, 229.2c/kg, $1455/head.

· Pens of Heavy Cows, C, P, D & F Maden, Charbray x, 229.2c/kg, $1435/head.

· Medium Cows, PJ & FAL Eggleston, Droughtmaster, 221.2c/kg, $1094/head.

· Medium Bulls, BP & MJ Scheiwe , Charolais, 239.2c/kg, $1853/head.

· Heavy Bulls, D Roderick & Partners, Angus, 234.2c/kg, $2166/head.

· Heavy Bulls, Nindethana Pastoral, Droughtmaster , 220.2c/kg, $2279/head.

TOOWOOMBA SALEYARDS

Monday, 27 May

The number of cattle penned at Toowoomba remained virtually unchanged at 136 head and included in the lineup were 27 head sold open auction. Overall quality was mixed and young cattle were in the largest numbers. The regular panel of buyers was present and operating plus a large number of onlookers.

Light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 330c/kg. Yearling steers 280 to 330kg to restockers made to 376c to average 330c with poor quality lines to 264c/ kg. Yearling steers to feed averaged 346c and made to 350c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers made to 260c to average 252c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed made to 270c to average 254c/kg. Heavy weight yearling heifers made to 236c/kg.

Grown steers to feed made to 270c/kg some

returning $1,476/head.Young steers sold open auction made to $620/head. Cows and calves made to $1,520/unit.

TOOGOOLAWAH SALEYARDS

Friday, 31 May

Quality Lines of Cattle Remain firm atToogoolawah.

Shepherdson and Boyd yarded 1126 head of cattle for their Toogoolawah store sale on the 31st of May. Top quality re-stocker steers and heifers sold to strong competition with prices remaining firm. Lesser quality and more tropical cattle were again easier with declining competition for these articles. A nice line of prime and store cows met with strong support and were fully firm.

Brangus X steers 3 year old account of C. Simpson and A. Vandel of Blackbutt sold for $1540/head. Simmental X steers 16mths old account of A & N Parker of Kenilworth sold for $1170/head. Shine Brothers of Fernvale sold Charolais X steers 14-16mths old for $1180/ head and weaner steers 8mths old for $1080/ head. W & A Oxenford of Toogoolawah sold a quality pen of Angus X weaner steers 8mths old for $1040/head. Binney Pastoral of Ramsay sold a quality run of Simmental X weaner steers 8mths old topping at $1030/head. Darren Clancy of Linville sold Charbray X weaner steers 8mths old for $1020/head. P & R Smith of Ivory Creek sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $1020/head. Melissa Thornton of Kilcoy sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $1010/head. Tyler Beanland of Kingaroy sold Charbray X weaner steers for

$1010/head.

Glendale partnership of Harlin sold Droughtmaster X steers 10-12mths old for $940/head. D & A Philp of Linville sold Santa X weaner steers 6-8mths old for $900/head. R & D Wainwright of Mt Byron sold Charolais X weaner steers 8mths old for $890/head. P & F Eggleston of Toogoolawah sold Santa X weaner steers 6-7mths old for $860/head. Greg & Linda Nugent of Dayboro sold Droughtmaster steers 12mths old for $820/head. The feeder heifers sold to firm market on previous weeks. P2ml Pastoral of Beaudesert sold Charbray heifers 18mths old for $1050/ head. Charolais X heifers 16-18mths old account of A & L Bechley for $1050/head. A & A Cousins of Harlin sold Charolais X heifers 16mths old for $940/head. Hillside Partnership of Scrub Creek sold Brahman X heifers 22mths old for $900/head. I & C Gilliland of Blackbutt sold Charolais X weaner heifers 8mths old for $730/head. Binney Pastoral of Ramsay sold Simmental X weaner heifers for $650/head. Tyler Beanland of Kingaroy sold Charbray X weaner heifers $610/head. Peter & Robyn smith of Toogoolawah sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $610/head.

Colin Goldsworthy of Moogerah sold Charolais X weaner heifers 6-8mths old for $600/ head. W & A Oxenford of Toogoolawah sold Angus X weaner heifers 6mths old for $600/ head. D & A Philp sold Santa heifers 6-8mths old for $590/head. Stanley River Grazing of Commissioners Flat sold Charolais X weaner heifers for $600/head. Shepherdson and Boyd would like to thank all of their vendors, buyers and underbidders for their valued support. The nextToogoolawah Store Sale is Friday 14th of June, starting at 9am. WOODFORD SALEYARDS Monday, 27 May

203 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Some quality vealer heifers came to hand selling to fully firm rates. Younger steers also held firm.

Jim Green, Mt Archer, sold young Droughtmaster steers for $775. PJ Roberts, Woodford, soldyoungLimousinmalesfor$790&$700and vealer heifers for $600 & $560. Melissa Thornton, Harlin, sold lines of Euro vealer heifers for $650, $520 & $480. Greg Miller, Lacey’s Creek, sold Droughtmaster steers, 8 months, for $840 and vealer heifers for $530. Duggan & Stock, Hunchy, sold a pen of Murray Grey cows for $1390. Terry O’Neill, Bracalba, sold Charolais yearling steers for $1000. James & Kacey Pitkin, Colinton, sold Charolais cross steer calves for $690. Paul & Sherrie Maher, Mt Kilcoy, sold Brangus vealer heifers for $500. BrendenWheildon,Toogoolawah, sold Charolais cross vealer heifers for $470. R Dawes, Mt Mee, sold a line of BritishWhite steers for $1090.

Quality Charolais x weaner heifers aged 6-8 months old, account of I & C Gilliland of Blackbutt, sold for $730/head at the Toogoolawah Saleyards on 31 May.

Picture: SHEPHERDSON AND BOYD

Show glory

By Jacob Hayden

Toogoolawah Show Society discovered its upand-coming leaders at the Show Ball on Saturday night, 1 June.

Brooke Martin was announced as the 2024 Showgirl, with Nikyla Richardson securing runnerupandEmilyAndersonawardedJuniorRural Ambassador.

Miss Martin moved to Toogoolawah in 2014 and has experience in many different industries.

“When I was 17 I moved to the Northern Territory for a gap year on a cattle station,” she said.

“TheyearafterthatIwentbacktoMtIsaand did another stint at another station, then came back to work at a local feedlot while continuing my university degree.”

MissMartincurrentlystudiesbusinessatthe University of Southern Queensland and works in a mine near Mt Isa.

She said she had a great time at the Show Ball.

“The night was pretty good, there were a lot oflocalpeoplethereandIdefinitelyhadagood support network,” Miss Martin said.

“Iwassponsoredbymyoldworkplacewhere Iworkedthroughhighschool[Hav’A’ChatCafe] which was nice, it was good knowing you can work somewhere and they’ll always support you.

“I’m excited about the Toogoolawah Show nextweek,it’llbegoodtogetamongsteveryone there.”

Show Society president Verne Doyle congratulatedtheladiesontheirachievementsand for their support.

“It’s getting harder and harder to get young peopletodoit,butitwasgood,theysteppedup and had a go,” he said.

The night had 250 in attendance, up from previous years.

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JUNE

Fri 7 June

•฀฀Glenore฀Grove฀Dance,฀7:30pm-11:30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀ Hall,฀$12.50,฀‘Coachman’,฀0423849002

Fri 7 June - Sat 8 June

•฀฀Toogoolawah฀Show,฀horses,฀stud฀beef,฀led฀steer฀ spectacular,฀chainsaw฀racing,฀woodchopping,฀lots฀more,฀ Saturday฀night฀fireworks฀and฀live฀entertainment.

Sat 8 June

•฀฀Ma฀Ma฀Creek฀Community฀Markets,฀8am-12pm,฀Ma฀Ma฀ Creek฀Community฀Hall,฀Jumping฀Castle,฀plants,฀fresh฀ local฀vegies,฀barista฀coffee,฀Intuitive฀Guide฀Christina฀ Michelle฀in฀attendance฀and฀much฀more,฀stalls฀$10,฀ 0418716057

•฀฀Bazza’s฀Country฀Music฀Walk฀Up฀Show,฀Grandchester฀ Hotel,฀10:30am,฀$5฀entry,฀everybody฀welcome,฀0402฀ 058฀098

•฀฀Somerset฀Dam฀&฀District฀Rural฀Neighbourhood฀Watch฀ Meeting฀3pm฀Coronation฀Hall,฀Somerset฀Dam,฀meet฀your฀ country฀neighbours,฀new฀ideas฀welcome.฀0419588138

Wed 12 June

•฀฀Laidley฀Pioneer฀Village฀General฀Meeting,฀9am,฀at฀the฀LPV฀ old฀School฀Canteen

Fri 14 - Sat 15 June

•฀฀Lowood฀Show,฀entertainment,฀livestock฀exhibitions,฀ demolition฀derby,฀much฀more,฀EFTPOS฀available฀at฀gate.

Sat 15 June

•฀฀Esk฀Garden฀Fair,฀Pipeliner฀Park฀Esk,฀8am-3pm,฀top฀ selection฀of฀plants,฀garden฀art,฀entertainment,฀guest฀

LOCKYER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN GROUP

•฀฀Tue฀9.30am-11.30am,฀Gatton฀Seventh฀Day฀Adventist฀ Church,฀see฀Facebook.

LOCKYER LADIES SUPPORT & SENIORS GROUP

•฀฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Tue/mth,฀9.30am-12pm,฀Grantham฀Butter฀ Factory,฀0438765212฀or฀0409676526

LOCKYER UKULELE GROUP WED

•฀฀9am,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre,฀$5฀donation฀for฀hall฀ hire,฀0409758546

LOCKYER VALLEY ART SOCIETY INC.

•฀฀24฀Bertrand฀Ave฀Kensington฀Grove,฀Mon,฀Wed฀&฀Thu,฀ 1st฀Sat/mth฀0490825846

LOCKYER VALLEY CAMERA CLUB

•฀฀last฀Thu/mth,฀6.30pm,฀Lutheran฀Church฀Hall฀7฀ Macgregor฀St฀Laidley.฀FB:฀LaidleyCameraClub

LOCKYER VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

•฀฀1st฀Thu/mth฀Davson฀Room,฀Lockyer฀Valley฀Cultural฀ Centre,฀Gatton฀0419646902฀or฀54621766

LOCKYER VALLEY CELTIC PIPEBAND

•฀฀Thu฀6pm-8pm฀Grantham฀Butter฀Factory฀0447003423

LOCKYER VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY SHED

•฀Saleyard฀Rd฀Gatton,฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀8am-12pm.

LOCKYER VALLEY DOG TRAINING CLUB

•฀Mon฀6.30pm,฀Laidley฀showgrounds,฀0428048823

LOCKYER VALLEY KARATE

•฀Tue฀&฀Thu฀6pm-7.30pm,฀Fernvale,฀0458641202

LOCKYER VALLEY ORCHID SOCIETY

•฀1st฀Tue/mth฀Gatton฀Showgrounds฀0409475504

LOCKYER VALLEY TOASTMASTER CLUB

•฀฀7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Thu/mth,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Centre฀ 54627576

LOCKYER VALLEY WRITERS GROUP

•฀1-3pm฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀Gatton฀Library,฀4th฀Tue/mth฀Laidley฀ Library,฀lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

LOCKYER WOODCRAFTERS GROUP

•฀฀Mon-Thu฀&฀Sat,฀24฀Railway฀St฀Forest฀Hill฀0457219408฀ or฀lwcg4342@gmail.com

LOWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP

•฀฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀6.30pm฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ 0407279412

LOWOOD CRAFT GROUP

•฀9.30am฀Fri฀Lowood฀RSL฀Sub฀Branch฀0409343446

LOWOOD CWA

•฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀CWA฀Hall฀54261514

LOWOOD DISTRICT RESIDENTS NETWORK INC.

•฀฀3rd฀Tue/mth,฀7pm,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse,฀ 0488234553

LOWOOD EUCHRE

•฀Wed฀7pm,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀0439301955

COMMUNITY EVENTS BILLBOARD

speakers,฀information฀stalls,฀and฀more,฀entry฀$5.฀Visit฀ Esk฀Garden฀Fair฀facebook฀page฀or฀website฀for฀more฀ details.

•฀฀Made฀It฀Market,฀The฀Condensery฀Toogoolawah,฀10am3pm,฀This฀market฀is฀a฀celebration฀of฀small฀handmade฀ businesses,฀each฀carefully฀selected฀to฀offer฀you฀a฀diverse฀ range฀of฀unique฀and฀beautiful฀wares.฀From฀handcrafted฀ jewelry฀and฀bespoke฀fashion฀to฀one-of-a-kind฀home฀ decor฀and฀delectable฀treats,฀you’ll฀find฀treasures฀that฀ reflect฀the฀passion฀and฀skill฀of฀our฀talented฀artisans.

•฀฀Afternoon฀Melodies,฀Gatton฀Senior฀Citizens฀Hall,฀1.30pm,฀ $7฀entry฀0439030677฀(M-F)

•฀฀Marburg฀Dance,฀‘David฀C’,฀Marburg฀Show฀Hall,฀7pm11pm,฀$12.50,฀0409481681฀

Sun 16 June

•฀฀Glenore฀Grove฀Country฀Music฀Shindig,฀12-4pm,฀entry฀ $7฀includes฀afternoon฀tea,฀lucky฀door฀prize฀raffles฀ refreshments,฀Live฀Band฀and฀walkup฀artists฀welcome฀ 0418875939

Sat 22 June

•฀฀Lowood฀Slimmers฀Bus฀Trip,฀Golden฀Circle฀outlet฀and฀ strawberry฀farm,฀p/u฀Gatton฀8am,฀Plainland฀8.15am,฀ Lowood฀8.30am.฀54261468

LOWOOD LIONS CLUB

•฀฀7pm฀2nd฀&฀4th฀Mon/mth฀Lowood฀Railway฀Station฀ lowood@lionsq3.org.au

LOWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS

•฀CWA฀Hall฀Lowood฀every฀2nd฀Thur,฀0447489875

LOWOOD SHOW SOCIETY

•฀฀7.30pm฀1st฀Mon/mth,฀Lowood฀Showgrounds฀ 0407674864฀or฀0403464338

LOWOOD SLIMMERS

•฀Tue฀5.30pm฀Lowood฀Show฀Hall฀54261468,

MARBURG & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

•฀Fri฀Walloon฀CWA฀Hall,฀marburgartsociety@gmail.com

MEN’S WORKSHOP

•฀Fri฀9:30am-12pm,฀19฀School฀St,฀Rosewood฀54641544

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

•฀Mon฀10am-12pm฀43฀Park฀St฀Lowood฀0756000733

MULGOWIE FARMERS MARKET

•฀8am-11am฀1st฀Sat/mth฀Hall฀grounds฀0417799679

MT BEPPO ART GROUP

•฀฀Wed฀9am-1pm,฀Community฀Hall฀916฀Mt฀Bepp฀Rd,฀ 0437197381

MYPLACE LOCKYER VALLEY

•฀฀putting฀unity฀back฀in฀community,฀3rd฀Sat/mth฀1pm,฀Gatt฀ &฀Co฀Railway฀St฀Gatton

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

•฀฀Thu฀7pm-8pm,฀St฀Alban’s฀Anglican฀Church฀68฀Railway฀ St฀Gatton,฀house฀next฀to฀hall

OPEN MIC

•฀฀Sun฀1.30pm-3.30pm,฀Fernvale฀Lions฀Club฀Hall฀$2฀entry฀ 0490366148

Sun 23 June

•฀฀Laidley฀Pioneer฀Village฀Country฀Music฀Sunday,฀4th฀ Sunday฀of฀every฀month฀11am-3.30pm,฀entry฀$5,฀ includes฀tea,฀coffee,฀biscuits฀&฀lucky฀door฀prize,฀BYO฀ lunch฀OR฀$3฀sausage฀sizzle฀available,฀Cnr฀Drayton฀&฀ Pioneer฀Streets,฀Laidley

Fri 28 June

•฀฀Food฀Truck฀Friday,฀Colonial฀Plaza฀carpark฀Esk,฀4pm-8pm,฀ BYO฀tables฀and฀chairs,฀0437110789

PAINTING CLASSES

•฀10am฀Fri฀Summerholm฀0450656356

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP

•฀฀1st฀Fri/mth,฀9.30am,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀ Lowood,฀0400926709

POKER

•฀฀Fri฀7pm,฀$25,฀Brisbane฀Valley฀Darts฀Clubhouse฀Lowood฀ 0423833954

ROSEWOOD AND DISTRICT SUPPORT CENTRE POP-UP HUB

•฀฀8.30am-12pm,฀Walloon฀1st฀Wed/mth,฀Marburg฀2nd฀ Wed/mth,฀Grandchester฀last฀Wed/mth,฀5464฀1544

ROSEWOOD COMMUNITY ART GROUP

•฀฀Fri฀9:30am,฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD EUCHRE GROUP

•฀฀Mon฀9am฀m’tea,฀play฀at฀9.30am,฀CWA฀Hall฀Rosewood฀ rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

ROSEWOOD HISTORY GROUP

•฀bi-monthly,฀3rd/Thu฀10:30am฀Girl฀Guides฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD MEN’S SHED

•฀฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀361฀Marburg-Rosewood฀Rd฀Tallegalla฀ 0417079426

ROSEWOOD MONTHLY MARKET

•฀฀3rd฀Sat/mth฀Anglican฀Church฀grounds฀John฀St,฀sites฀ from฀$15.฀0439095645

ROSEWOOD RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP

•฀Tue฀9:30am฀at฀memorial฀Hall,฀54641544

ROSEWOOD SENIORS GROUP

•฀1st฀Tue/mth฀9.20am-11am฀at฀Girl฀Guide฀Hut฀54641544

ROSEWOOD WEEKLY GET TOGETHER

•฀Anglican฀Church,฀Fri฀9am-12pm฀0413789763

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STEVE JONES COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

•฀฀Tue฀&฀Fri฀8-12,฀Steve฀Jones฀Community฀Centre฀Withcott฀ sjcmensshed@gmail.com

SOMERSET DAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

•฀฀bi-monthly฀at฀Coronation฀Hall,฀Somerset฀Dam,฀3pm.฀ 0419588138

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT CHOIR

•฀Fri฀9.30am฀Laidley฀Anglican฀Church฀0417799679

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

•฀฀From฀9฀Apr฀to฀4฀June,฀6.30pm,฀Glenore฀Grove฀ Community฀Hall,฀0493624961

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS ESK

•฀Somerset฀Civic฀Centre฀Mon฀5pm,฀Thu฀9am฀0432288435

TAI CHI INTERNAL ARTS GATTON

•฀฀Seniors฀Hall฀13฀North฀St฀Mon฀&฀Wed฀1pm-3pm฀ 0432288435

TAI CHI ROSEWOOD

•฀฀Tue฀12pm฀beginners,฀1pm฀advanced,฀19฀School฀St฀ 54641544

TOOGOOLAWAH MEN’S SHED

•฀96฀Bellambi฀St,฀Tue฀&฀Fri฀9am-12pm,฀0468540313

TOOGOOLAWAH RSL

•฀Veterans฀morning฀tea฀Wed฀9:30am฀0490136368

TRANQUILLITY ZONE

•฀฀guided฀meditation฀Tue฀7pm฀Laidley฀Heights฀ 0429861086

VETERANS SUPPORT CENTRE

•฀฀Tue฀10am-12pm,฀Lockyer/Bris฀Valley,฀cnr฀Rosewood฀ Laidley฀Rd฀and฀Frome฀St฀Laidley฀54652591฀secretary@ laidleyvsc.com.au

WALLOON QCWA CENT SALE

•฀฀฀2nd฀Tue/mth฀9.30am฀Walloon฀QCWA฀Hall฀54645243

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT CREATIVE CORNER

•฀฀2nd฀Wed/mth฀6pm฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall,฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

WITHCOTT & DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOC.

•฀฀3rd฀Tue/mth,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀withcottprogress@ gmail.com

WITHCOTT DAY VILLAGE

•฀฀159฀Roches฀Rd,฀all฀ages฀playgroup฀and฀home฀ed฀Tue฀ 9am,฀sing฀for฀joy฀Wed฀8am,฀self฀care฀sessions฀for฀ parents฀and฀carers฀9am฀Wed,฀see฀FB฀page฀or฀call฀ 0400584683

YOGA CLASSES

•฀฀Laidley฀Catholic฀Church฀Hall,฀mat฀classes฀Mon฀6pm,฀ Tue฀9am,฀Fri฀7:30am,฀chair฀yoga฀Wed฀1pm.฀Book฀ 0439730986 ZUMBA

•฀฀Mon฀6:30pm฀school฀term,฀Postmans฀Ridge฀Hall฀ withcottprogress@gmail.com

The Steve Jones Community Men’s Shed in Withcott is open on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Picture: FILE

Sun shines for Qld Day

By Jacob Hayden

Meanwhile,

Steve Jones Centre a showcase for Foothills Art Show

By Jesse Hamilton

Withcott’s Foothills Art Show welcomed creatives from across southeast Queensland for its first showcase at its new venue, the Steve Jones Community Centre, with a splendid three days of artistry and passion from 31 May to 2 June.

The Lockyer art show highlighted the creativity of local artists through a diverse array of mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, alongside photography, sculpture, and jewellery, with the winner of each category winning $100 in prize money.

The event opened Friday night with guests able to relax, munch on a snack, and vote for their favourite piece before winners of each category were announced.

Saturday allowed creatives to explore carving sculptures with a sold out Hebel

workshop with tutor Michael Schoemaker, with artsy market stalls held all weekend.

Foothills Art Show coordinator Janice Holstein said the art display was integral to supporting local artists, with the diverse sections piquing the interest of a wide range of art admirers and entrants.

“There’s something for everybody to buy and support artists because there’s such a diversity of artwork, so it’s absolutely fabulous,” she said.

“It’s the first year at Steve Jones Community Centre, and it looks a treat.

“We’re really excited to be here and what the future might hold for the community in the region.”

Artists could submit up to five art pieces into a category for the show, with the 2024 theme ‘metamorphosis’ representing change and development.

Musican James D Ford from Helidon provided the entertainment for the night with 70’s and 80’s classics.

Bruce Griffiths from Kleinton won in the watercolours category.

Jona Vakaotia, Ashley Palmer, and Liam Palmer from Agri Labour Australia were Foothills sponsors.

Stanbroke operations manager Jim Friis bought two of Toowoomba artist Carol Barnwell’s bull paintings. Stanbroke were the major sponsor for the event. Picture: JESSE HAMILTON

The sun shined bright for Queensland Day in Gatton on Sunday, 2 June.

At the showgrounds, Lockyer Community Centre welcomed large crowds for some classic fun with a pineapple toss and watermelon eating.

at Lake Apex Park, local musicians rocked billy carts rolled down for the Queensland Day Great Billy Cart Challenge, organised by Lockyer Valley Billy Carts Association and Spirit of the Valley Events.

Messy, fruity fun - a highlight of the Valley Fest at Gatton Showgrounds was the watermelon eating competition. Pictures: JACOB HAYDEN Maddy Ewin from Maddy’s Magic Faces giving Mia Sison a ladybug at Valley Fest.

Tanner and Alex Gaudie from Gatton with Buddy the dog.

In the Lockyer Community Centre Stall were Linda Roberts, Tom Oken (standing), Julie Dorrington and Patricia Parry (seated).

Captain Starlight, Hamilton the Grey Dingo and Lord Lamington racing at the Queensland Day Great Billy Cart Challenge at Lake Apex Park.

Ezekiel and Selene playing Connect Four with their dagwood dogs at Valley Fest.

Aaron Smith ready to take on the billy cart challenge.

APRIL BUILDING APPROVALS HIT NEW LOW

NEWLY released Australian Bureau of Statistics data on new building approvals has shown yet another month of decline, with detached house approvals down one per cent and higher density dwellings 7.5 per cent down on a year ago.

Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said the new data covering the month of April this year showed a concerning trend which, if it were to continue, would see the country fall well short of the National Housing Accord target.

“The new National Housing Accord kicks off in less than five weeks’ time and envisages 240,000 new homes each year,” Mr Garrett said. “However, the past 12 months have seen less than 163,500 new home building approvals across Australia.

“Just 60,600 higher density dwellings were approved over the year to April.

Mr Garrett said this was the lowest total for any 12-month period since September 2012, almost 12 years ago.

“The challenge is massive, not impossible, but requires a 47 per cent increase in the volume of new home building output,” Mr Garrett said.

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said governments across the country must do more to get construction activity moving upwards.

“We have to rapidly increase housing production to reach Housing Accord targets, but some in government have left the handbrake on,” she said. “The hurdles are clear to everyone, approval delays, tradie shortages, material cost inflation, out of touch industrial relations changes, inefficient regulation and more.

“We’re beginning to sound like a broken

ABS data shows building approvals have had yet another month of decline.

record, but the situation is critical. Ms Wawn said if the country couldn’t clear the obstacles stopping builders from getting on with the job, it won’t have any

hope of reaching the 1.2 million new home target by 2029. “The community is crying out for more housing supply, but if we don’t urgently clear the way for builders to get on

with the job, demand will continue to dwarf supply, and Australian’s will continue to feel the impacts of the housing crisis,” Ms Wawn said. ●

REIQ WARNS OF FLAWS IN RENTAL REFORM

THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland says government rental law reforms which passed through Parliament recently missed the mark.

While the peak body is celebrating some wins from a submission in which it recommended 39 amendments, the REIQ is disappointed that many of its concerns were ignored.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said some of REIQ’s significant concerns were addressed in eleventh-hour amendments to the legislation.

“Firstly, a time limit that was originally proposed for water consumption charges, would have seen property owners potentially picking up hundreds of dollars in water bills belonging to the tenant,” Ms Mercorella said.

“We avoided this by achieving an amendment that will allow an invoice to be issued to a tenant based on their estimated water usage at the end of their tenancy.

“Secondly, the proposed legislation would have effectively prevented tenants from paying rent more than four weeks in advance during their tenancy if they wished to do so.

“This could have been a catastrophic oversight requiring intensive manual monitoring of rental payments from property managers, who’d be slapped with fines of up to $7,000 for a slipup outside of their control.”

Ms Mercorella said REIQ remained gravely concerned about the impacts of attaching the 12-month rent increase frequency limit to a property rather than a tenancy agreement.

However, she noted there was some concession made for rent increases when a property was sold.

“New lessors won’t be punished for failing to produce evidence of the last rent increase within the past 12 months from a previous owner if they don’t hold the relevant information.”

The REIQ is warning that a number of problematic flaws remain.

“Previously, there was no maximum rental bond if weekly rent was more than $700, but now a maximum limit of four weeks rent will apply to all general tenancies irrespective of the weekly rent,” she said. ●

The Queensland Government’s RTRAOLA Bill includes an amendment allowing an invoice to be issued to a tenant based on their estimated water usage at the end of their tenancy, potentially saving property owners hundreds of dollars.

Picture: PIXABAY

Picture: PIXABAY

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MOTORING HOGs heroes at Marburg

By Jacob Hayden

The Brisbane Harley Owners Group (HOGs) made a special visit to Marburg State School on Sunday, 19 May, raising funds for both Muscular Dystrophy Queensland (MDQ) and the school’s P and C.

Brisbane HOGs chapter director Annabelle Biddulph said the riders have supported MDQ for around 28 years as one of its four key fundraising calendar events.

“Each year the route is different, we try to look for places where we can have a morning tea, normally we host ourselves so that it’s at no cost at all to MDQ so the majority of funds raised by the paying pillions goes directly to the charity,” Annabelle said.

“Our members donate their time, their food and their generosity to come and host.”

Riders, including pillions (passengers) who paid to ride, took off from the sponsoring dealership, Morgan and Wacker Harley-Davidson in Newstead on the Sunday morning.

From there, they travelled to Marburg for morning tea, up through Somerset past the dams, through Kilcoy to the D’Aguilar Hotel for lunch and then back to Brisbane.

The 122 Riders and pillions were joined by the Ladies of Harley who travelled in a Brisbane 360 bus ahead of the HOGs to wave them in at location.

Each year the ladies dress up, with this year’s theme being superheroes.

Marburg State School P and C secretary

Amy Cross said it was good to see the HOGs return to Marburg.

“The atmosphere was fantastic and the P and C enjoyed hosting the group in their quest to raise money for a fantastic cause,” Amy said.

“One of the reasons they choose our school is the location, it’s a scenic drive for them.

“They always ask how many kids we’ve got at the school and it’s always a novelty when they find out it’s such a small school.”

This year, the HOGs decided to support the P and C with its own fundraising to purchase two smart boards for the school.

“Our fundraising goal for this year is to upgrade our technology to enhance the teaching and learning in the classrooms,” Amy said.

“We’ve already halfway reached our goal because we received a really generous donation from Marburg Land Estate.”

Annabelle said the HOGs were always hap-

py to help small, regional schools where fundraising can be challenging because of a smaller parent base.

“We pay $10 a head to come in and they provide a smorgasbord of mixed morning tea,” she said.

“They normally run a raffle in addition to that and we reach into our pocket again and pay for raffle tickets.

“It’s all lots of fun.”

Brisbane Harley Owners Group ride captain Russell Browning led the ride group into Marburg State School on Sunday, 19 May.

Pictures: BRISBANE HOGS

Brisbane HOGS director Annabelle Biddulph and Muscular Dystrophy Queensland CEO Penny Devin.

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

12 words: Good 18 words: Very good 24 words: Excellent Today’s

and King Edward are all types of what?

Which metal are Olympic gold medals predominantly made from?

Es is the symbol for which element of the periodic table?

1930s Melbourne saw the invention of which famous chocolate treat? 5 The smallest bone in the human body is called the what? 6 Usain Bolt (pictured) holds the record for which two Olympic categories?

7 Banjo Paterson wrote what poem in 1895, which later became a well-known song?

8 Digitalis is derived from which plant?

9 The Benko Gambit is used in which game?

10 The character Don Quixote is known for attacking which object?

Late of Toowoomba and formerly of Gatton, passed away peacefully on 28th May, 2024, aged 102 years.

Beloved Wife of Tom (dec’d). Treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of Denise and Bill, Sharon and John (dec’d), Kathryn and Chris, Mandy and Chris. Adored Grandmother of 11 and Great-Grandmother of 16.

A Requiem Mass for Valma will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maitland Street, Gatton, service commencing at 10.30am Thursday 6th June, followed by interment at Gatton Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the service will be available to view via web stream, please go to: www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre.

“Rest In Peace”

On the district scoreboard

AFL

Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC

Friday night saw a tough away game for Brisbane Valley Rattlers against a young slick Redland-Victoria Point Sharks outfit at Ern and Elma Dowling Sports Ground, 10.10.17 Sharks - 2.5.17 Rattlers.

Rattlers winger Dan Bird-Smith displayed great speed to unfortunately kick three behinds, however one goal kicked by full forward John ‘Samwhiches’ Forthergill and Josh Spicer out of the middle had the Rattlers in the hunt early.

Rattlers defence was under siege all right, however Kurt Johns in his first year of footy impressed, with his accountability and physicality, and was voted player’s player. Next best was Dane Bird-Smith, Joshua Spicer, Matt Woody, and as always brothers Jimmy and Andy Scarce.

Matty Carr in his third year as a senior player for the young club shared his thoughts on the season so far.

“It’s been a tough start to the year for the lads with about half the squad injured and playing only away games due to vandalism on the lights. We’ve been training with the Ipswich Cats but haven’t managed to play on our home deck since the pre-season. It’s good to be back at home this weekend and the boys are up and about for this week’s game at home! We hope the community can get down and support us at the Fernvale Sports Park from 7pm this Friday night.”

Brisbane Valley Rattlers Train at Fernvale Sports Park Monday and Wednesday night at 6.30pm. Games are Friday night bounce down at 7.30pm Division 4 South Competition.

BOWLS

Toogoolawah Bowls Club

On Friday 31st May we held another of our series of Trivia nights where participants can enjoy a meal courtesy of the Esk Food Van and a night of trivia competition. We were fortunate to have a full house with everyone enjoying the evening immensely. Our next evening will be on 28th June so get your teams ready and advise Keith of your wish to attend.

On Saturday 1st June a group of Rail Trailers enjoyed a refreshing break at the club with a wonderful lunch and some refreshing drinks before starting their last leg of the day to Esk.

On Sunday 2nd June We had a game of triples with the victors being Maida, Colin and Tom with the runners up being Dot, Neville and Hugh. RaffleWinner, after two redraws was Maida

EIGHT BALL

Kilcoy Eight Ball Association

Our Summer League Finals were played on Wednesday the 29th of May.

In the B Group Final we had Wolfpack take on The Bushrangers in a very entertaining battle.

In the end The Bushrangers were to strong on the night taking the win 11 - 5.

The A Group Final saw F-Troop against Kill Shots in an absolutely nail biting battle. It was neck and neck the whole night which ended in a tie break for the win where the Kill Shots just came away with the victory 10 - 9. Thank you to our Trophy Sponsors

· B Group - Iron Horse Trailers

· A Group - Comfloor

Don’t let injury keep you down

When injury takes you down on the field, get back to the game quicker with the right treatment. Make physiotherapy your choice for faster recovery from sprains, strains and injury, and see the season through in top shape.

We’ll get you back in the game

Also a shoutout to the talented Tracey Evans from Infinity Personalised Gifts and Printing who made our fantastic Trophies.

Kilcoy 8 ball would like to thank all members and teams that played and supported the Summer League this season.We look forward to doing it all again soon.

Our next open event will be the Aywon Open Singles on the 29th of June. This event will be International rules and all are welcome. Please contact Kilcoy 8 ball to get your name down.

Cue Str8 GOLF

Esk Golf Club

Brian Granville took home the chook winning the comp as well as winning the pin shot on 17. Garry Punch was Runner-up. Murray Winchester took out the other pin-shot on 13.

The Run-down

· Winner - B Glanville 47/29

· Runner-up - G Punch 46/30

· Ntp 13 - MWinchester, Ntp 17 - B Glanville

· Best Putts - G Ray 13

· M Winchester 43/32, M Beetz 45/33, I MacIntyre 52/34, B Thorogood 45/36, P Cook

46/36, G Ray 48/37

· Saturday 1/6/24 - Col & Sandra Pettet Sponsored Day

Eclectic

· Winner - H Knubel 30.5 nett

· R/UP - C Nielson 31

· 3rd Place - B Farnham 31.5 NTP

· Handicap 0-5.5 - No 1 C Wheeler, No 5 3rd C

Wheeler

· Handicap 6+ - No 2 3rd G Proctor, No 7 3rd D Richards ALL IN

· Sponsor Esk IGA - No 4 D Richards

· Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats - No 8 2nd C

Neilsen

Different game today, playing 9 the front

nine holes twice then taking the best score on each hole to get the best nine hole score. Heinz taking the win, with Chris close behind getting R/UP spot. Third prize winner Brett just half a shot behind. There was also 3 lucky card Prizes, with Macca, Peter Hedges and Proc being the lucky winners. Many thanks to Col and Sandra for sponsoring today’s event, who also put up $100 prize for a hole in one on the par 3 no 4, luckily for the Old Pom no one claimed it, maybe next year. A good day was had by all.

Sunday 2/6/24 - 9 Hole Chooky

· Winner - MWinchester 31nett

· R/UP - G Punch 34, B Glanville 35, G Steele 35, J Humphrey 35, C Pettet 36, M Beetz 36, V Scott 39, S Wilson 39, K Toft 40, P Cook 41, D Back 41, IWard 42

· Putting Competition - Murray Winchester 14 putts

· NTP - No 13 G Steele, No 17 2nd K Toft Good turnout for our Sunday morning Chooky. A good win for Murray also taking out the putting competition.Would like to welcome Murray who is now a full member of our great Club. R/UP spot went to Punchy.

Laidley Golf Club

Saturday 1st June - Men & Ladies Monthly Medal & Putting

· Ladies Monthly Medal Winner: Judy Logan 88/71

· Runner Up: Michelle Taylor 91/72

· Run Down: C. Sternberg 83/75, C. Scheiwe 94/75,

· Others : H. Gray 103/76, M.Voorma 103/80, J. Paroz 103/81

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Christine Scheiwe (Div.1) Judy Logan (Div.2) Jenny Paroz

· Putting: Judy Logan 28 putts’

· Men’s Monthly Medal Winner: Derryn James 81/61

· Runner Up: Andrew Paroz 79/68 on c/b

· GrossWinner: Andrew Paroz 79

· Run Down: B. Maugeri 80/68, P. Bird 91/69, K. Tofis 89/70, L. Belford 84/72, K. Hauser 92/72, J. Etherden 80/72, R. Stagg 90/73 on c/b

· Pins: (Pro Pin) J. Etherden (Div.1) A. Paroz (Div.2) C. Panzram (Div.3) D. James

· Putting: Andrew Paroz 26 putts Friday 31st May - Chook Run -12 holes

· Winner: PeterWood 28

· Others: P. McFie, C. Sternberg 26, R. Core 25, R.Yeo 23, D. Singleton 22, A. Parker 21, R. King 21, R. Davis 15 Thursday 30th May - Open CompetitionSingle Stableford

· Winner: Dave Cannard 42

· Runner Up: Ken Goebel 37

· Run Down: R. Stagg 36, A. Parker 34, J. Ward 33, S. Luck 33, L. Edwards 33,

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Adam Cullen (Div.1) Lionel Edwards (Div.2) Ken Hauser (All In) Andrw Parker

Wednesday 29th May - Ladies CompetitionSingle Stroke

· Trophy Donor: Judy Logan

· Winner: Cheryl Sternberg 79/71

· Runner Up: Helen Gilbert 101/71

· Run Down: M. Voorma 96/73, T. Harris 100/75, M. Taylor 95/76

· Pins: (Pro Pin) Trish Harris (Div.10 Cheryl

Gilbert

Lowood Golf Club

· Results for Tuesday 28 May 2024 Single Stableford/Stroke

· Mens Stableford: Winner: S Henshall 39 ocb R/Up: M Joyce 39

· BRD: S Webb F Kingma J Luxford 38 I Dobbie S Mahoney 37 P Hallett 36

· Ladies Stroke: Winner: P Dwyer 73 R/Up: K Jessen 74

· BRD: S Kopelke 76 E Jensen 77

· NTPs: 2: A Skinner 5: B Lowe 11: R Coolwell 14: Peta Dwyer 1/10 Div 1: S Henshall Div 2: Peta Dwyer Results for Thursday 30 May 2024 Single Stableford

· MensWinner: R Peachey 42 R/Up: A Bolton 39

· LadiesWinner: R Englund 34 ocb R/Up: S Kopelke 34

· BRD: S Richardson 38 Pat Dwyer 37 M Joyce 36 P Muller S Mahoney L Videroni 34 P Lawrenson Peta Dwyer 33

· NTPs: 2: D Gray 5: G Hair 11: J Burrett 14: S Webb 1/10: Div 1: S Mahoney Div 2 : LVideroni &

· BRD: C Lodder 70 E Hoger

J

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72 P Hallett D Gray B Wieland G Webster 74 C Wieland 75 ocb

· NTPs: 2: G Webster 5: J Brady 11: A Bolton 14: GWebster Rosewood Golf Club

· Results 23.5.24

Thursday Single Stableford:

· Winner: M Soich 37 pts

· R/Up: R Ala-Outinen 35pts OCB

· Run Down: T Voss 35, A Moore 34, S Hibberd 34, R Summerville 33

· Results 29.5.24

Ladies Single Stableford:

· Winner: A Finch 31 pts

· R/Up: D Stanley 28 pts

· Results 30.5.24

Thursday Single Stableford:

· Winner: A Moore 43 pts

· R/Up: G Petersen 35 pts OCB

· Run Down: F Fielding 35, TVoss 34

· Results 1.6.24

Monthly Mug:

· Div 1:Winner: R Robertson 77/68 OCB, R/Up: R Morgan 74/68

· Div 2: Winner: R Farraway 82/69, R/Up: J Piccini 71 OCB

· Div 3: Winner: C Gehrke 90/68, R/Up: K Parker 91/71

· Ladies: Winner: M Morton 101/72, R/Up: S Myerson 105/73 OCB

· Run Down: Men to 71, Ladies to 79

· NTP - No 2: V Gibbons 51 cm, Ladies: N Sutton 16 cm, No 9: (0-18) R Robertson 245 cm, (19+) K Parker 76 cm, Ladies: E Nelson 73 cm, No 11: T Woodford, Ladies: S Tupai 49 cm, No 15: J Soppa, Ladies: T Aumua, Approach (No 12):W Johnston, Ladies: S Curran

· Mr Putter: L Alderson 23

· Mrs Putter: L Johnston, M Morton, M Humphreys 28, E Nelson 28 Daily Stroke Competition:

· Div 1: Gross: S Silvadorae 72, R/Up Gross: J Wojcicki 74 OCB, Nett: R Robertson 68 OCB

· Div 2: Gross: K O’Connell 81, R/Up Gross: R Farraway 82 OCB, Nett: J Piccini 71 OCB

· Div 3: Gross: C Gehrke 90, R/Up Gross: K Parker 91 OCB, Nett: G Collins 72

· Ladies: Div 1: Gross: E Nelson 83, R/Up Gross: S Tupai 89, Nett: M Humphreys 73

· Ladies: Div 2: Gross: M Morton 101, R/Up Gross: S Myerson 105, Nett: R Toohey 78 OCB Club Stroke Championships 2024:

· Div 1: Gross: JWojcicki 297, R/Up Gross: S Silvadorae 301, Nett: J L Smith 290

· Div 2: Gross: A Timperley (play off) 334, R/ Up Gross: K O’Connell (play off) 334, Nett: J Morgan 283

· Div 3: Gross: L Petersen 359, R/Up Gross: C Gehrke 375, Nett: K Parker 303

Kilcoy Eight Ball Summer League Finals A Group Winners - Kill Shots: Steve Gannon, Mel Harrison, Roscoe Burgess, Sam Cooper, Matt Harrison. Picture: KEBA

Sternberg (Div.2) Trish Harris (Div.3) Helen

Ten schools’ touch comp

By Jesse Hamilton

Ten schools from across the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs regions united for the inaugural Reconciliation Week Inter-schools Touch Carnival on 29 May.

The first of its kind in Queensland, the touch tournament aimed to close the gap and remind students of the urgency of teaming together to promote reconciliation between cultures.

Lockyer District High School community education counsellor Chantal Revell said the tournament connects cultures with two students from each grade, ranging from 7 to 12 selected.

“Schools have to pick six First Nations students, and six non-First Nations students to play,” she said

“It’s just about getting together and celebrating reconciliation, especially with closing the gap and bringing schools and other cultures together.”

Lockyer District High School principal Ian Insley said the school aims to make the tournament an annual event after such a successful showing in 2024.

“We’re all playing under the same banner, we’re all looking the part, and we’re all getting on, and everyone’s treating everyone exactly the same way, it’s just fantastic,” he said.

The tournament embodied the 2024 NRL theme of ‘Now More Than Ever.’

A reminder that no matter what, the fight for justice and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will and must continue.

Netball; League; Union; Rifles; Squash; Tennis; Touch

· Ladies: Div 1: Gross: E Nelson 337, R/Up

Gross: M Humphreys 373, Nett: S Curran 310

· Ladies: Div 2: Gross: M Morton 427, R/Up

Gross: J Browning 444, Nett: N Sutton 338

· Senior’s Overall Nett: R Farraway 284

NETBALL

Lockyer Valley Netball Association

· Seniors: Round 13 (29/05/2024)

· Mixed

· Goal Diggers (18) defeated Left-Overs (7)

· B&F: Zoe, Amelia, Jessica & Caidyn

· Wish Us Luck (27) defeated Magic (21)

· B&F: Joseph, Adalia, Jasmine & Keeley

Ladies Division 1

· Wildcats (21) drew Buckets (21)

· B&F: Isabel, Luca, Tahlia & Jasmine

· Bits n Pieces (20) defeated Aquaholics (7)

· B&F: Eleanor, Jemma, Sienna & Maddisyn Ladies Division 2

· Hoops I did it again (18) defeated Mishmash (3)

· B&F: Not submitted

· Noughty-40 (20) defeated Misfits (12)

· B&F: Not submitted Juniors 25/05/2024

This week saw the commencement of games for our younger division! We are so looking forward to watching these teams throughout the remainder of the season.

· Purple Pixies (8) defeated The Snowflakes (3)

· B&F: Alexis, Charlotte K & Halle

· Daffodil Diamonds (6) defeated Rainbow Unicorns (0)

· B&F: Nora, Isabelle & Isla.

· Poison Ivy (18) defeated Black Panthers (11)

· B&F: Yasmin, Rimika & Maddie

· Mcducks won via a forfeit from Disco Turkeys

· They played a friendly game, with Disco Turkeys beating McDucks 14-13.

· B&F: Amelia, Jaida & Savannah.

· Dynamites (19) defeated Sharknados (11)

· B&F: Kelsey, Gabe & Amelia Juniors 1/06/2024

Although it was a dull and overcast morning, the netball was hot! It is so great to see our players continue to grow and develop their skills each week.

· Daffodil Diamonds (5) defeated The Snowflakes (3)

· B&F: Felicity, Annie & Abigail

· Rainbow Unicorns (3) defeated Purple Pixies (1)

· B&F: Ivy, Jayda & Isla.

· Disco Turkeys (17) defeated Sharknados (7)

· B&F: Hannah, Tia & Chelsea

· Poison Ivy (16) defeated Dynamites (10)

· B&F: Makayla, Archer & Bailee

· McDucks (20) defeated Black Panthers (7)

· B&F: Finn, Amelie & Jaida RUGBY LEAGUE

· Gatton Hawks

· Warwick 18 d. Gatton 10

The top of the ladder clash between Warwick and Gatton did not let us down. In a quality game both sides did not leave anything on the field in a “end to end” flowing match.

Each side scored early (6-6) with big back line players Damien Burrows (Hawks) and Joe Vite (Cowboys) grabbing tries.

Gatton Captain Luke Self caught Warwick defence napping when he scrambled over to get the home side in front 10-6. But the next two tries in the half were scored by the Cowboys by Wingers Jake Speed and Nick Chapman to make the half time score 14-10 to Warwick.

The Second half saw both teams attempting to play the other team’s terority by kicking early in tackle counts. Jake Speed scored a very important try with 20 minutes remaining after Warwick had most of the possession in that period. Warwick 18-10. It was Speed’s second try of the match.

It proved the turning point with the Cowboys closing out the match. Their defence was a feature with Gatton throwing everything at them and coming up empty handed on several occasions.

MitchWilson and Nick Chapman were outstanding for the ladder leaders. Luke Self tried everything in the book but Gatton could not cross their opposition’s line. Wilson was tremendous. He leads by example and is one of the form players of the competition.

Warwick won all grades and the deserve their positions on the ladder. The Cowboys remain top of the ladder in both A and Reserve Grades.

Warwick 18 (Jake Speed 2, Joe Vite, Nick Chapman tries Caleb Murphy 1 goal) defeated Gatton 10 (Damien Burrows, Luke Self tries Leonard Thomas 1 goals)

Reserve Grade

Warwick 20 d. Gatton 12

·

· Under 19

· Warwick 28 d. 20

Kilcoy Yowies

Kilcoy Yowies were handed their first defeat of

the year by Noosa this weekend, going down 20-18. It was a tough game the entire way, with some solid footy played by both teams.

Off to face Yandina next weekend.

RIFLES

Gatton Glenore Grove Rifle Club

A cold damp Saturday afternoon with a mostly no wind . Great afternoon for the short 300yd target. Congratulations to D. Reddan earning a Rooster Badge for his score of 126.11

· Iron sights/ Sporter out of 105.21

· C. Greenwood 89.2 and G. King 87.2

· Sporter

· N. Swart 103.12

· F.Class out of 126.21

· F. Open.

· D. Reddan 126.11

· F STD

· A. Chalmers 120.12, J. Findlay 118.8, K. Hartwig 117.7 and R. Bowman 105.4.

· Next week 500yds

RUGBY UNION

Gatton Black Pigs

Results

· C grade: Bye.

· Women: Bye.

· A grade: Played at home (Hugh Courtney Oval) and won against the Toowoomba Bears 19-12.

SQUASH

Gatton Squash Club

Results 28th May 2024

A great night of squash for the Semi-Finals. Much Ado About Nothing moved straight through to the Grand Finals after easily defeating Green Eyed Monsters. That is the Question narrowly defeated What Dreams May Come 3 rubbers all and 16 games to 14. Love is Blind came away with the Wooden Spoon after going down to Sound and Fury. Well done to all who played on the night.

Nominations are now open for our next season commencing on the 9th of July. If anyone is interested in playing, please contact us on 0458 754433.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING def GREENEYED MONSTER

· Justin Stephens (3-41) def John Bleakley (236)

· Wond Xu (5-58) def Andrew Lerch (0-37

· Aaron O’Dea (3-45) def Kerrie Toohey (2-43)

· Sam Steinhardt (4-55) def Courtney Haak (1-40)

· Lachlan Evans (2-44) lost to Trevor Neibling (3-51)

· Connor Kleidon (3-47) def Codey Wegner (2-43) WHAT DREAMS MAY COME lost to THAT IS THE QUESTION

· Michael Pratt (3-54) def Natalie Mati (2-46)

· Brent Loughman (1-33) lost to Kevin Gloss (4-47)

· Brent Loughman (4-55) def Chrissie Everitt (1-33)

· Blake Loughman (2-40) lost to Clive NuttallSmith (3-48)

· Jason Cook (4-54) def Annette Kilah (1-47)

· Nick Theodosis (0-26) lost to Mason Kleidon (5-55)

SOUND AND FURY def LOVE IS BLIND

· Kent Idle (0-24) lost to Shane Zischke (5-55)

· Craig Jones (2-44) lost to Rob Balenzuela (347)

· Kelsey O’Dea (5-55) def Neil Thomas (0-00)

· Josh Reisenleiter (3-46) def Bruce McLachlan (2-45)

· Terry O’Dea (3-53) def Hayden Kleidon (240)

· Caleb Weier (5-57) def Graham Malone (033)

TENNIS

Esk Tennis Club

· Round 5 of Winter Fixtures was played on Thursday Night.

· Team Bruce 32 drew with Team Matt 32 match was played at Moore Tennis Courts.

· Team Terry 45 defeated Team Ian 19 match was played at Toogoolawah Tennis Courts.

TOUCH FOOTBALL

· Laidley Touch Association

· Results For Monday 27th May

Mixed Games

· Uncos 7 def Sitting Ducks 3

· Dirty Ruckers 6 def 434Run 4

· Underachievers 15 def Tigers 5

· Bits ‘n’ Pieces 9 def Rovers Mx 7

· Golden Oldies 8 def Sambuca’s 4

· Gammin Mx 6 def Mob Up 4

· Sweathogs v Halfbacks & Halfwits was a 2 all draw

· Layabouts won on a forfeit from Need a Sub Men’s Games

· Penetrators 6 def Gammin Men 3

· Rovers Men 7 def Laidley High 4

· Waterboys had the Bye

Please Note:

· Preliminary Finals - 10th June

· Grand Finals - 17th June

Lockyer District High School touch footy team.

Picture: CHANTAL REVELL

Sport

Daniel steps up for Pigs

By Jacob Hayden

Gatton Black Pigs A grade player Daniel Frannettovich has stepped up to help run the rugby union club as its new president.

Franettovich hails from Townsville and came to Gatton to study.

“I moved to the area about two years ago now for uni, studying agribusiness and agricultural science, majoring in agronomy,” he said.

The hooker and loosehead prop has played A grade with the Black Pigs for two years now and has remained active in the club.

“I’ve always loved the culture around the Pigs, so I thought if there was a way to lend a hand that I should do it,” he said.

“Matt Gudgeon, the ex-president for this year, he had to step down because he got a job up north in the mines so I thought I should take over from him.”

Franettovich said Gudgeon was good with people and sponsors, and the club was sad to see him go.

“Matt laid down a really good foundation, so I just want to build on top of that,” he said.

“We’re going to make the most out of the sponsors, they give us money for the club so we can run and people can enjoy playing their footy.”

Franettovich said he wanted to keep the club’s culture alive and healthy.

“The Black Pigs have been around for 102

years now, so I’d like to see them hang around for another hundred years if possible,” he said.

“We’ve got Ladies Day coming up on the 3rd of August, so I’m going to work with the committee and make that’s as good a day as possible for our loyal fans and sponsors.”

The club is performing well in the current season, with early success for the colts winning the 2024 Downs Colts Trophy.

“Our C grade team have been going really well, they’re on top of the C grade ladder,” Franettovich said.

“In A grade, we’re sitting about 5th at the moment but there’s a lot of promise there.

“Our sows team have been getting some good results as well.

“We had the South Queensland Championships last weekend [18-19 May], and we had a few members in both the colts and the men’s side.

“Our players in the colts team performed really well, and the men’s came second in their comp, and our players had a good role in that.”

Franettovich said he had a good team of people around him.

“The team in the committee are all very capable people, they’ve also got a big dedication to the club,” he said.

“They’re all good people and easy to work with, which makes my job easier.

“I just love the footy, love the Black Pigs, and I’m keen for the rest of the season.”